I have a little book that I often pick up and read when I need a little ‘pick me up’, Every Day Deserves A Chance, by Max Lucado. Needing some peace and comfort today… I gleaned some uplifting thoughts, and again Max did not let me down!!
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Two types of voices command your attention today. Negative ones fill your mind with doubt, bitterness and fear. Positive ones purvey hope and strength. Which ones will you choose to heed? You have a CHOICE, you know. ‘We take every thought captive as that it is obedient to Christ.’ (2 Cor. 10:5)
Do you let anyone who knocks on your door enter your home? Don’t let every thought that surfaces dwell in your mind. Take it CAPTIVE … make it OBEY CHRIST, if it refuses, don’t think it!!
Negative thoughts never strengthen you!!
How many times have you cleared traffic by grumbling? Does groaning about bills make them disappear? Why moan about your aches and pains, problems or task?
‘Be careful for nothing, but in Everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your request be made known to God.’ (1 Thess. 5:18)
‘Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life.’ (Prov. 1:13)
Lastly…. keep this verse in the forefront of your mind! WRITE IT DOWN… place it where you will continually see it………
‘Let the peace from Christ Jesus, rule in your hearts, deciding with finality all questions that arise in your mind.’ (Col. 3:15 The Message)
In a nutshell……….
Let The Peace of God Rule in Your Heart!!
7 comments:
I've missed you. You've been busy I know. Thanks for sharing the thoughts on peace.
Blessings,
AliceE.
Hi Sharon!
This was EXACTLY what I needed today! Thank you for sharing it ~ obeying Him by posting and therefore benefiting me ( and others, I'm sure).
I have made a request to God and would ask if you would pray for me, too, dear friend.
Thank you and Blessings!
So true, Negative thoughts never strengthen you. Good words.
I love this post. You always seem to have just what I need to read. I hope we can get together after the wedding.
Good thought...and oh so true! Notice the scripture says "let." In otherwords.....we have the choice....God certainly does it all.....and all we have to do is "choose." Love it. BTW....my wife and 15 year old daughter just left for my Son's place in S.C. She has been praying for "cooler" weather!!! They'll be there for a week. I'm heading to San Antonio for business this weekend. Have a good one. Strider
Loved loved loved this.
"Take it CAPTIVE … make it OBEY CHRIST, if it refuses, don’t think it!!"
What a policy to live by! I like the analogy of not letting anyone who knocks come into your house. That is a very useful piece of wisdom!
Hi Technonana,
Anoterh great post. How's life treating you? Been working through a hard time. Perfect post ;-)
Best wishes,
Skeeter
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