What’s On Your Mind?

      “A mind is a terrible thing to waste!” This slogan is one of the most familiar statements associated with education. This statement holds true for all aspects of life. The Christian needs to know that what is allowed in the mind affects the Christian walk and experience. Paul gave us a remedy for the negative influences that can warp our thinking.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are things just, whatsoever are pure, whatsoever things are things lovely, whatsoever are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. Phil 4:8 (KJV)

    What’s on your mind? As a Christian, are you only concerned about circumstances and situations? Or are you overrun with worry and despair? Then, think on good things.

Bring your thoughts under the obedience of Christ. Though many things can occur in life, do not allow them to frustrate your journey with Christ. In the end, Christ will prove Himself faithful to you.

Prayer of the Week:

 “I come to you today asking for help with my thoughts. Though many things come to my mind, I thank you for grace to develop the right thoughts. Amen.”

A Patmos Predicament (2) - Mister Roderick L. Evans

A message concerning how God will set us on a personal Patmos to reveal His glory in our lives.

Faithful and True Witness

 

God gave no other name under heaven whereby men can be saved. It is through the name of Jesus, the son of God, which man can enter into fellowship with God, having peace and eternal assurance of salvation. To add to His graciousness, there are other names by which Jesus is known. These help us to understand Him more.

And unto the angel of the church of the Laodiceans write; These things saith the Amen, the faithful and true witness. Rev 3:14 (KJV)

Jesus calls Himself the faithful and true witness. He gave men an accurate testimony to the eternal power and nature of the Father. In addition, He is faithful and unchanging. What a hope we have in Him! Though men will deceive and leave you, Christ will always be there and remain the same.

Do not let the father of lies convince you that the One who cannot lie has deceived you in any manner. Christ will be with you, and in the end, you will see His goodness.

Prayer of the Week:

“Lord, help me to continue to trust in you and your existence. Though many things I cannot explain or understand, I have faith in you. Amen.”

Good for Me

Growing up, my mother would feed us things that we simply did not like. For me personally, I hated squash and brussell sprouts. When I saw them on my plate, I knew it was going to be a long meal. But as I got older, I understood that though the taste was not good to me, the nutrients I gained were certainly good for me. This truth helped me to understand the benefit of certain negative events in my Christian walk.

It is good for me that I have been afflicted; that I might               learn thy statutes. Psalms 119:71 (KJV)

David realized the benefits of God allowing him to be afflicted. He discovered that through his afflictions, he gained a greater understanding of God’s statutes. If we adopt this mindset, we too can benefit even in negative situations.

Our trials and tests do not feel good to us, but they place us in a position to behold Christ in His power and glory as He guides us and delivers us. So, on today, recognize that though negative circumstances are not good TO you, but they can be definitely good FOR you.

                                                      Prayer of the Week:

“Lord, I thank you for your wisdom. Though there are things I do not like or understand, I trust that you will do what is best for me. I give you thanks. Amen”