Whoever or whatever wins our minds, wins our hearts. The true Christian mind is one that is filled with the knowledge of God and loves him.
Matthew 22:37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love The Lord thy God with all thy heart and with all thy soul and with all thy mind.
The better the redeemed know God, the more they are going to love Him with all their hearts and minds.
Starting in Genesis, I read at least one chapter in the Bible every morning. Right now I'm in Revelation again. God's love and grace and patience and power and righteous judgments with Israel are the same for His saints of the new covenant today. I'm humbled and blessed every time I read His Word.
To learn how God thinks, study His Word--all of it. Let the mind of the Master be the master of your mind.
There's a better place waiting for the people of God. The Apostle John told us a little about it in John 14:1-3 and a lot about it in Revelation 21-22.
I've thought a lot about that place and one day my eyes will see its glory, my feet will walk its golden streets.
One day my ears will hear the sweet songs of Zion and the glorious words of my Savior say, "Enter thou in to the joy of thy Lord."
When I go to my Heavenly home, I can't wait to see my Jesus. But until then my heart will go on singing. Until then with joy I'll carry on.
Revelation 21:4 And God shall wipe away all tears from their eyes; and there shall be no more death, neither sorrow nor crying, neither shall there be any more pain: for the former things are passed away.
Psalms 23:6 Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my life, and I shall dwell in the house of The Lord forever.
It's foreign for us to think about good things chasing after us. God has a conspiracy of beauty and love nipping at our heels, but our eyes aren't trained to see it. So often we miss it.
Are you overlooking the love, beauty, kindness, grace, and forgiveness in your life? It may be a smile on a child's face or a hug? It may be a bright, sunny day or a memory of a wonderful moment.
How can I say thanks for the things you have done for me
Things so undeserved, yet You give to prove your love for me
The voices of a million angels cannot express my gratitude
All that i am or ever hope to be, I owe it all to Thee
To God be the glory! . . . .
Andrae Crouch
QUESTION: What is this world coming to?
ANSWER: This world is coming to a day when it will humbly recognize and reverence Jesus as The Lord of all---the One who was once hanging, bleeding, and dying on a cross and is now on the Throne of Heaven, King of kings and Lord of lords.
Romans 14:10,11 . . . . for we shall all stand before the judgment seat of Christ. For it is written, As i live, saith The Lord, every knee shall bow to me and every tongue shall confess to God.
Evangelist Tony Nolan said, "Lord is key here, people. He's not the religious icon Jesus. He's not the denominational Jesus. He's not the T-shirt Jesus or the jewelry jesus or the homebody Jesus. He's The Lord Jesus. You must be willing to surrender your life to Him as the boss or the leader or the ruler of your life."
Matthew 9:36 But when he saw the multitudes, he was moved with compassion on them because they fainted and were scattered abroad as sheep having no shepherd.
What a loving, compassionate Savior we serve. I'm glad He saw our need for redemption and was willing to offer Himself as an atonement for our sins.
Many are seeking direction for their lives, for peace, contentment, and assurance of the life to come.
Jesus is right for whatever's wrong in your life. He invites you to accept him as your personal Lord and Savior.
Matthew 11:28-30 Come unto me, all ye that labour and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you and learn of me; for I am week and lowly in heart and ye shall find rest unto your souls. For my yoke is easy and my burden is light.
Printed on my favorite coffee cup is a reminder to remember God's benefits.
Psalms 103:2 Bless The Lord, O my soul, and forget not all his benefits:
I listed my one-word benefits as they came to mind---home, car, iPad, iPod, clothes, food, peace, family, friends, trophies, treasures, fellowship, church, music, piano, Bible, books, hymns, love salvation, grace, mercy, health sleep, quiet, hope, heaven, joy, and blessings.
After verse two above, the Psalmist lists God's benefits. We are so blessed.
- forgives iniquities
- heals diseases
- redeems us
- lovingkindness
- tender mercies for those who love Him
- righteousness and judgment for the oppressed
- plenty of mercy
- slow to anger
One of the most humbling and spiritual services at my church is on Tuesday evening before Thanksgiving. A candle is lit, the lights turned off, and each individual (by family) light a candle off the original one and tells what they are thankful for and how God has blessed them during the year.
Afterwards, I usually remember blessings I forgot, so this year I made a list. I just realized I omitted daily grace and mercy and God's Word and truth.
Psalms 100:4,5 Enter into his gates with thanksgiving and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him and bless his name. For The Lord is good; his mercy is everlasting and his truth endureth to all generations.
Genuine thanksgiving and praise recognizes God's greatness, remembers the reality of His blessings and bursts forth from a soul that adores Him.
