The Verse:
Remember this, fix it in mind, take it to heart, you rebels.
Remember the former things, those of long ago; I am God, and there
is no other; I am God, and there is none like me.I make known the
end from the beginning, from ancient times,what is still to come. I
say: My purpose will stand, and I will do all that I please. Isaiah
46:8-10
The Voice:[/color]
Our Thoughts - Charles Stanley
The mind is the control tower of life. Your thoughts greatly
influence your successes, your failures, and the direction of your
life, as well as your relationships with God and others. Godliness
derives from thinking the way God does.
Yet there are several problems that can beleaguer your thought
life. One of the most persistent is the influence of your past.
When you were saved, God gave you a new spirit, a new life, and a
new beginning. However, He did not blot the past from your mindHe
wants you to be able to draw from your good and bad experiences
when ministering to others. He also wants you to appreciate His
grace all the more by remembering that from which He rescued
you.
Another problem is unsuitable input. Though we may think we are
immune, what we allow into our minds does greatly affect our
thinking. Ungodly input creates an acceptance or appetite for
worldly things. It can also lead to hostility: our godly thoughts
are at odds with our ungodly appetites, which creates feelings of
tension and guilt. As we begin to edit God from various parts of
our lives, we allow Satan to get a toehold.
Thats why God instructs us,Whatever is true, whatever is
honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely,
whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if
anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things.(Phillippians
4:
. He knows that properly programming our mind can
protect us from the Devils traps.
Comments:[/color]
Many of us are plagued with the problem of what goes on in our
head, and it's suitability to our Daily walk. For some of us, it is
easier to filter out, but for others, it is a very real and daily
struggle to be dealt with. I urge you to not let past failures
discourage you, or past successes inflat your spirit, rather draw
from these experiences and learn. No one experience defines who you
are and what you will be. You are defined by what you do over the
duration. One mistake will not topple your faith, nor will one,
outside of salvation, seal your eternity. I urge you to keep your
eyes on the prize at the end of the race, and to pray for your
brothers and sisters.
Prayer:[/color]
Father, be with us not only in our daily lives and walk, but also
in our thoughts. Help us to dwell on You and the good things You
inspire.
