PROPER JUDGMENTS!

5-14-2020. . . .PROPER JUDGMENTS!

"The spiritual man makes judgments about all things, but he himself is not subject to any man's judgment:  "For who has known the mind of the Lord that he may instruct him?"   But we have the mind of Christ. (1 Cor 2:15-1 NIV) 

In our flesh we are incapable of judging any matter or person properly because we are influenced heavily by our emotions and the opinions of others; both of which change as frequently as the weather.  With the mind of Christ however, which is already resident within us, we can think and see matters clearly and thereby, make proper judgments.  

Prayer: Lord, thank you for giving us your mind!  Help us yield to your way of thinking and not lean to our own understanding.  Amen!

1 Chron 28:9-10. . . .Solomon, my son, get to know the God of your fathers. Worship and serve him with a clean heart and a willing mind, for the Lord sees every heart and understands and knows every thought. If you seek him, you will find him; but if you forsake him, he will permanently throw you aside. TLB

A CHANGED MIND!

5-13-2020. . . .A CHANGED MIND!

"And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God." (Rom 12:2 KJV) 

How one thinks is directly correlated to how one behaves.  The world is relentless in it's demands for us to be conformed to it's ways of thinking and behaving.  A changed mind with purpose however, will produce a life focused on pleasing God and not the world.

Prayer: Lord, our desire is to please you in all our ways.  Renew our minds daily that we may walk in your perfect will.  Amen.

Rom 12:2. . . .Don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but be a new and different person with a fresh newness in all you do and think. Then you will learn from your own experience how his ways will really satisfy you. TLB

DON'T GET CAUGHT UP!

5-12-2020. . . .DON'T GET CAUGHT UP!

"Your Majesty, the Most High God gave Nebuchadnezzar, who long ago preceded you, a kingdom and majesty and glory and honor.  He gave him such majesty that all the nations of the world trembled before him in fear. He killed any who offended him and spared any he liked. At his whim they rose or fell.  But when his heart and mind were hardened in pride, God removed him from his royal throne and took away his glory."  (Dan 5:18-21 TLB)  

One should never get caught up or carried away in thinking more highly of one's self than one should.  The mirror of reality always reflects the truth.  Come to the knowledge of the truth before God makes an adjustment in your position!

Prayer: Lord, it is so easy at times to get caught up in our own hype and be swept away with pride.  Keep the mirror of reality in front of us so we can always remain humble.  Amen.

Prov 16:18-19. . . . Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall.  Better it is to be of an humble spirit with the lowly, than to divide the spoil with the proud.  KJV

OPT FOR MIND CONTROL!

5-8-2020. . . .OPT FOR MIND CONTROL!

"The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace; the sinful mind is hostile to God.  It does not submit to God's law, nor can it do so.  Those controlled by the sinful nature cannot please God." (Rom 8:6-8 NIV) 

How often do we hear in our mind that little voice telling us we shouldn't do something, say something, or think something?  If the answer is more often than not, it could be that we have a mind that is rebellious towards God!  A rebellious mind towards God is always filled will turmoil and struggle; it is never at peace.  The mind controlled by the Spirit however,  is life and peace!  Opt for mind control!

Prayer: Lord, thank you for peace of mind through your Spirit's control.  Amen!

Isa 26:3 . . . Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.  KJV

EMBRACE GLORY!

5-7-2020. . . .EMBRACE GLORY!

"For this thing I besought the Lord thrice, that it might depart from me.  And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for thee: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather glory in my infirmities, that the power of Christ may rest upon me." (2 Cor 12:8-9 KJV)  

Giving God our all includes our weakness and inabilities!  Our weakness and inabilities are opportunities for God's strength to be made manifest in us.  Seek not to be released from them; embrace them and embrace glory!

Prayer: Lord, manifest your strength through our weakness and inabilities.  Let your glory be shown.  Amen!

2 Cor 12:8-10. . . . Three different times I begged God to make me well again.  Each time he said, "No. But I am with you; that is all you need. My power shows up best in weak people." Now I am glad to boast about how weak I am; I am glad to be a living demonstration of Christ's power, instead of showing off my own power and abilities.  TLB

DOING BETTER!

5-5-2020. . . .DOING BETTER!

"The father of a righteous man has great joy; he who has a wise son delights in him. May your father and mother be glad; may she who gave you birth rejoice!" (Prov 23:24-25) 

Is the life we are now living bring joy to our parents?  If our life is not pleasing to our earthly parents, it stands to reason we are not at all pleasing to our heavenly Father.  In our formative years we perhaps didn't know any better; but now that we know better, we should be doing better!

Prayer: Lord, thank you for our parents!  Help us live in such a way that it brings them joy continuously.  Amen.

Ex 20:12. . . ."Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD your God is giving you."  NIV 

CONTENTMENT AND SATISFACTION!

5-1-2020. . . .CONTENTMENT AND SATISFACTION!

"Nehemiah said, "Go and enjoy choice food and sweet drinks, and send some to those who have nothing  prepared.  This day is sacred to our Lord. Do not grieve, for the joy of the LORD is your strength." (Neh 8:10 NIV)  

Nothing brings greater joy than to be put in remembrance of God's precious promises to us, and His faithfulness in bringing them to pass in our lives!   Past failures are just that; past!  The joy of the Lord is our source of great contentment and satisfaction; it is our strength for service to others.     

Prayer: Lord, thank you for your joy and the strength to serve others.  May we never loose our contentment and satisfaction in it.  Amen.

Ps 29:11-30:1. . . . The LORD gives strength to his people; the LORD blesses his people with peace. NIV