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I'm Dalton from the Paul Tripp Ministries team,

and each week I'll read aloud Paul's popular Wednesday's word devotional,

short, powerful reflections that connect the transforming power of Jesus Christ to everyday life.

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This week, Paul reminds us that we're always preaching a gospel to ourselves, either one

of fear and self-reliance or the true gospel of God's grace in Christ.

Here's this week's Wednesday's Word.

Every day you preach to yourself some kind of gospel. A false, I can't do this gospel.

Or the true, I have all I need in Christ gospel.

My imperfection doesn't defeat me.

I stand in the shadow of your perfection.

My weakness doesn't discourage me.

I stand in the circle of your strength.

My foolishness doesn't depress me.

I am an object of your wisdom. My lack of control doesn't make me anxious. I am buoyed by your sovereignty. My sin doesn't paralyze me. I am the object of your forgiveness. My fear doesn't control me. I am blessed by your presence. My needs don't embarrass me. I am encouraged by your promises. My dreams don't distract me. I am propelled by your will. My temptations don't embarrass me. I am encouraged by your promises. My dreams don't distract me.

I am propelled by your will.

My temptations don't control me.

I am protected by your commandments.

My aloneness doesn't hurt me.

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