~ Spiritual counsel by Rick Lawrence, D.D.      

What You think, then speak with your mouth often determines your present and future success, health, wealth and happiness.

   Our words are often the key to the condition of our hearts. Matt. 12:34  "...For out of the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks."

In 1916, Albert Einstein formulated aspects of his theory of Relativity -- involving gravitational aspects of the universe. time and space. Later, he and his colleague, Nathan Rosen, formulated  the Einstein -Rosen bridge theory of transferable aspects of Electrons passing through space curvature which Electrons, et.Al. might be threaded through a structure of space tunnel(s) to join by lines of force contiguous parts of the universe. thus, their theory of wormholes, black holes etc. was introduced. I'm venturing out of my knowledge base (field) here --upper strata  physicists and mathematicians could better explain these theories.

What got me started toward this research was what the biblical account stated in the Bible book of Genesis -- that God spoke the universe, as we know it, and features of our earth, et, Al, into existence. The human mind seems to have trouble wrapping itself around is idea. On the other hand, There are some evidences of  mind phenomena that causes me to wonder about possible correlations.  I realize the Einstein-Rosen bridge dosn't formulate how spoken words could be transferable in time and space.  Is there some quality of resonance or other that can thread through the e-r bridge via worm holes? I, of course, will leave this up to the experts in this field, but I note that often scientists come up with new findings, e.g. in 2011, I noted that the scientific community has found new evidence that certain aspects of DNA can be rolled-back.

It is common knowledge that repeated affirmations or self-talk, if continued long enough, will tend to program or reprogram the subjective or unconscious mind. If we continuously think or talk positively, we are programmed positively; if we continuously think or talk negatively, we are programmed negatively. If you want to know what you believe about yourself and the rest of the world, as you perceive it, start listening to your thoughts and conversation.

    If we think or say often enough that we cannot do a particular thing, failure takes place in our subconscious (unconscious) mind. A behavioral imprint may then be formed in our unconscious mind that will cause us to automatically fail whenever we face the same situation in the future. In other words, a subconscious belief is established in our inner mind that gives us a strong feeling that we will fail and may well cause us to fail.  We tend to fulfill what we think or say. 

    We are in large measure ruled or governed by our thought and words. You can see how important it is to affirm or confess the right words. If we think positively and our self-talk affirms that we can do things, it becomes self-fulfilling. These positive thoughts and affirmations or confessions will then tend to establish positive behavioral imprints that program us to succeed. 

    In the original Greek of the biblical New Testament Scriptures, we find an interesting word. It is the word homologeo (hom-ol-og-eh'o pronounced with a hard g as in get). It means to acknowledge or agree fully. This Greek word is used, for instance, in the NT book of Romans, chpt.10, verse 9 and 10. It says, "That if you confess with your mouth, "Jesus is Lord," and believe in your heart that God raised him from the dead, you will be saved.  For it is with your heart that you believe and are justified, and it is with your mouth that you confess and are saved."  The word homologeo is translated into English as confess.

    Confess, therefore, means to say the same thing as or agree with. Agree with what? In this case, confess or confession means to say the same thing as, or agree with God and his Word. We are to do this in every circumstance at all times.  In our thoughts and conversation, we are to agree with God or affirm the words of the Bible as our truth. We are to agree with God's Word regardless of circumstances, conditions, symptoms or other natural evidences we may experience.  This immutable law of confession applies to regular life and a great deal more when we understand and live according to the wisdom of God's Word.

    Here is the way it works: when we agree with God and confess, or say the same things he says in his Word, we show our faith, confidence and trust in God and his Word. God has built-in rewards in his Word, that is, if we agree and confess or affirm what he says in his Word and we are not a backslider or rebellious toward God or the Lord Jesus Christ, we will likely receive the promises that back up his Word. 

    The apostle James had a lot to say about this in the New Testament book of James. If you believe God's Word, you will do more than just read or hear it; you will confess, affirm, agree with it and act on the Word.  Why did James believe this so strongly? James, sat under the teaching of Jesus and knew there was only one way to release the promises of God's Word into our individual lives. He knew to confess or affirm, e.g., agree and act upon our belief in God's Word, the Bible, is the key to receiving the promises of God.

     If you haven't asked Jesus Christ to forgive your sins and invited him into your heart and life as your personal Lord and Savior, you are missing out on a lot of promises of help for your life.  Jesus died on the cross for you and wants you to invite him into your heart.. 1 Peter 3:9 says, "He is patient with you, not wanting anyone to perish, but everyone to come to repentance."  He wants people to repent, that is, to change their heart and mind, ask his forgiveness and open the door of their heart to him.(Rev.3:20)     

    If an individual rejects Christ, then God may refuse his help with the problem in that person's life. It follows that in our earthly lives, we may also be denied help or favor if, as true believers, we behave with disobedience or rebellion.
  
    In John 10:10 Jesus said, "I have come that they may have life, and have it to the fullest." He wants to save you, that is, to give you a spiritual rebirth by coming to live within you, and to then prosper you: spirit, soul and body. This your chance to receive Him and have a new life in Christ. Don't miss out on this opportunity. 

    Are you a believer struggling with a death or loss? Why not affirm this verse in the Bible, "Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:18.  Continuously affirm or confess this verse in all of your circumstances and you will experience the help and peace of God in your circumstances.

    The Holy Spirit has given you enlightenment regarding what I have written about confession. You can now see the dynamics of Romans 10:9,10. The first thing you should encourage a new believer  to do is to confess that he or she has received Jesus Christ into his or her heart and life. This confession may be given as a form of testimony before a group or congregation, or to friends or relatives; the sooner the better. 

    In instructing the new believer, tell him or her that it is important to testify to the individual's acceptance of Christ. Show them the verses of Rom.10:9,10. There is something about this initial confession that locks the believer's decision into his heart and mind -- as he or she receives Christ and passes from spiritual death unto spiritual life in Jesus Christ, King of Kings and Lord of Lords. I have found that confessing or testifying of this acceptance of Christ has a significant strengthening effect in a believer's life. Further, nothing is so dynamic or attractive than a person testifying to how Jesus Christ has changed his/her life. People in our communities are greatly impacted by changed lives.

    My friends, we never depend on our natural feelings if they are in opposition to God's Word. Are you acting on God's promises by affirming them?  That is what true faith is, agreeing with God and His Word. God's Word is independent of our feelings. His promises are always true, regardless of our own feelings or what other people may say in denial of his Word. I urge you to refer often to His Word in the Bible: believe it, stand on it and continuously confess or affirm it. The day may come when things are so distorted and violent in the world that all you will have to help you will be what you have learned or memorized from God's Word.

    Again, are you acting on His Word? Many believers say they want to know God's Will. Fine!
His Word is his Will. Does God honor his Word today the same way he honored it in the Old and New Testaments of the Bible?  Yes! He absolutely honors his Word today -- in real time -- just as he has always honored his Word with his people of past generations. Observe these Bible verses:

    Exodus 15:26 "...for I am the LORD, who heals you."

    2 Samuel 22:31 "As for God, his way is perfect; the word of the LORD is flawless. He is a shield for all who take refuge in him.

    Proverbs 30:5 "Every word of God is flawless; he is a shield to those who take refuge in him."

    Jeremiah 1:12 "The LORD said to me, "You have seen correctly, for I am watching to see that my word is fulfilled."

    1 Kings 8:56 "...Not one word has failed of all the good promises..."

    Malachi 3:6 "... I the LORD do not change."

    John 3:16 "For God so loved the world that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him shall not perish but have eternal life."

    John 1:12 " Yet to all who received him, to those who believed in his name, he gave the right to become children of God."

    Philippians 4:6 "Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God."

    Philippians 4:13 " I can do everything through him who gives me strength."    

    1 Peter 1:25  "...but the word of the Lord stands forever."

    You may have noticed that people's words and actions tend to agree with their thoughts and opinions. What do I mean?  By listening closely to another person's words, or even your own words, you can usually determine what the person is like, what the person believes and often practices. We learn in the Scriptures, " for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth  speaketh." (Matthew 12:34)

    Jesus said he was not speaking and teaching new truth from his own knowledge and wisdom, rather, he was listening to God: teaching and doing what God wants people to hear and receive. Therefore, the truth Jesus was talking about was the truth of God's Word. people's beliefs and values may change from generation to generation, but God's Word stands forever settled in the heavens. Only God's Word is constant, faithful and will never fail us.

     Now if we believe God's Word, what do we believe about this verse in Proverbs 4:20-22:"My son, pay attention to what I say; listen closely to my words. Do not let them out of your sight, keep them within your heart; for they are life to those who find them and health to a man's whole body. The word health is translated from the Hebrew word marpe' (mar-pay') and means: a medicine, cure, deliverance, remedy, or healing. This is God's Word to us. He lays it out in an easy to understand words. Do it and reap the benefits it guarantees.     

     In summation - agree with God's Word. Memorize verses of the Word and affirm them as God's truth and his Will for you. Your life will take on a new dimension of faith, motivation, peace, happiness and security in Christ. You will be able to expect positive changes in your  emotional, mental and physical life, and consistently experience answers to your prayers. .                                                
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