The mind is where good and evil fight for our soul. In this battle for control of your mind and your thought life (good vs. bad influences) you need to acknowledge your weaknesses for what they really are… your inborn human sinful nature…and ask the Lord’s Holy Spirit to join you in this deadly battle. He can give you the strength, wisdom, and energy for the fight to keep your focus on the Lord and His ways. Romans 8:5-6–Paul wrote to the Romans: “Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit. So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.”
And on this day of Thanksgiving, let us ponder on the things that we really should be thankful for:
“And give thanks for everything to God the Father in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ.” Ephesians 5:20 Continue reading “Happy Thanksgiving, Everyone!”
My life has truly been an adventure, with many twists and turns, highs and lows…And NOW I see that the Lord has been with me through it all; holding my hand, guiding me and sometimes keeping me from stumbling on the path of life He has set for me in this broken and fallen world. Continue reading “Look At Life As An Adventure”
MY MORNING PRAYER
Blessed are you, Lord, My/Our God, King of the Universe, Prince of Peace
Heavenly Father, Creator of Heaven and Earth: Lord of all that is, and all there ever will be, I thank you for this day that you have made, and I pray this morning prayer with you and to you….
Continue reading “Gods Battlefield Daily Devotional October 11, 2022”
When something in your life or thoughts make you anxious, come to the Lord and talk about it. Bring Him your prayers and petitions with thanksgiving, saying “Thank you, Jesus, for this opportunity to trust You more.” Though the lessons of trust that He sends you come wrapped in difficulties, the benefits far outweigh the cost. Continue reading “PRACTICE TURNING YOUR ANXIOUS THOUGHTS INTO PRAYERS AND PETITIONS”
In order to receive the Lord’s peace, joy, strength, and wisdom, we must have a mind that is still and free from the clutter of the sensual stimulation generated by the world around us. Only then can we be in a place where we can be receptive to the voice of His Presence.Continue reading “Tune Out The Chaos Around You…Be Still…Listen To His Still Small Voice…”
The Lord has loved us with an eternal love since before time began…
Jeremiah 31:3–Long ago the Lord said to Israel: “I have loved you, my people, with an everlasting love. With unfailing love I have drawn you to myself.
But…because we cannot see His love, our human sinful nature distracts us…and we end up searching for a love we can see, touch, feel and talk to.
Psalm 4:7–You have given me greater joy than those who have abundant harvests of grain and new wine.
In this Psalm, written by David, happiness and joy are contrasted: Joy comes from knowing and trusting God…Happiness comes as a result of pleasant circumstances. Inward joy in our hearts is steady as long as we trust God…Happiness is unpredictable. Inward joy defeats discouragement…Happiness covers it up. Inward joy is lasting …Happiness is temporary and conditional.
Continue reading “Are We Ever Really Happy?…Without The Joy Of The Lord In Our Hearts?…”
Some people think that belief in God is a crutch for weak people who cannot make it on their own. God is indeed a shield to protect us when we are too weak to face certain trials by ourselves, but He does not want us to remain weak. He strengthens, protects, and guides us in order to send us back into an evil world to fight for Him. Then He continues to to work with us because the strongest person on earth is infinitely weaker than God and needs His help.
Continue reading “The Lord Gives You a Choice…His Way or the World’s Way…”
In this battle for control of your mind and your thought life (good vs. bad influences) you need to acknowledge your weaknesses for what they really are… your inborn human sinful nature…and ask the Lord’s Holy Spirit to join you in this deadly battle. He can give you the strength, wisdom, and energy for the fight to keep your focus on the Lord and His ways.
Romans 8:5-6–Paul wrote to the Romans: “Those who are dominated by the sinful nature think about sinful things, but those who are controlled by the Holy Spirit think about things that please the Spirit. So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.”