We have been given the opportunity to be free of “dis”. What is dis?
Dis: a Latin prefix meaning “apart,” “asunder,” “away,” “utterly,” or having a privative, negative, or reversing force.
I was praying for some of you this morning and it was in my prayer. I was praying against “dis”couragment, “dis” aster, “dis”respect, “dis”placement.
So I said, “Lord it appears that you have given us so many wonderful things and our enemy is stealing what you have provided. This shouldn’t be.” And this verse came to mind.
“The robber comes only to steal and to kill and to destroy. I came so they might have life, a great full life.” John 10:10 NLV
So I began to look at some “dis” words. Words that are stealing, killing and “des”troying our lives.
Dis-appoint Dis-courage Dis-aster Dis-obedience Dis-content
Dis-trust Dis-respect Dis-lodged Des-pair Dis-illusioned
Des-truction Dis-associate Dis-card Dis-able Dis-turb
Dis-gust Dis-miss Dis-dain Dis-tort Dis-ease Dis-cord
God desires that are lives are “dis”less. He wants us to be filled and overflowing with His love and goodness.
“With all my heart I praise the Lord, and with all that I am I praise his holy name! With all my heart I praise the Lord! I will never forget how kind he has been. 3 The Lord forgives our sins, heals us when we are sick, 4 and protects us from death. His kindness and love are a crown on our heads. 5 Each day that we live, he provides for our needs and gives us the strength of a young eagle.” Psalm 103:1-5 CEV
I encourage you today to make your life a “dis” free zone. If any of those words above have been trying to infiltrate your life grab your Bible and look up the verses for “dis” removal. If you can’t find them on your own you can always email me and I’ll be glad to help you find some.
It’s time that we start living the life God intended; one that’s full of courage, contentment, respect, ease, obedience and trust.