What's In Your Mind For GOD - 2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV)

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2 Timothy 1:7 (KJV)

“What’s In Your Mind For GOD”

For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.

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It is amazing what things we will allow to enter our mind and fill our heart with fear . . . keeping our soul from rejoicing in the LORD.  Some folks can’t watch the news without becoming full of fear.  There are people who literally cannot leave their house because of fear.  We let the fear of speaking in front of others or being pulled out of our comfort zones keep us from living in the power and love of GOD.  The funny thing is this . . . each time we get over a fear of something, we think back and wonder why were we so afraid in the first place.  It is the same with our faith.  We allow ourselves to get so emotionally fearful, that once GOD has delivered us, we wonder how we could have doubted HIM in the first place.  But if our minds are set on JESUS . . . and if our minds are made up . . . to not give up . . . the spirit of fear will have no place.  You may have a decision to make today or in the near future, and the spirit of fear is keeping you from seeking the power and love of GOD (Remember, we don’t tell GOD how big our problem is, but we tell the problem how big our GOD is).  Some of us are wrestling with a choice in our relationship, job, and maybe even our faith because we lack a power and love of a sound mind.  Fear will cause us to doubt the power and love of the perfect FATHER and be a double-minded person, unstable in all our ways (James 1:8).

It is hard to live in a spirit of power and love, when our mind is filled with fear.  It takes a mind filled with GOD’s Truth to believe that “Where the spirit of the LORD is, there is liberty” (2 Corinthians 3:17).  It is time to say goodbye to a spirit of fear and embrace the spirit of power and love.  What is in your mind for GOD today? Is your mind filled with HIS promises?

Here is a verse to meditate on for the rest of the day.  Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy – meditate on these things. (Philippians 4:8) Now this should give us a sound mind to focus on the good things of GOD!

Amen!

What's In Your Heart For GOD - 1 Peter 3:3-4 (NKJV)

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1 Peter 3:3-4 (NKJV)

“What’s In Your Heart For GOD”

Do not let your adornment be merely outward—arranging the hair, wearing gold, or putting on fine apparel —  rather let it be the hidden person of the heart, with the incorruptible beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, which is very precious in the sight of God.

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I did a search of the King James translation of the bible and found that the word “heart” appears 762 times.  That is a huge account of the heart.  Today, I truly understand what the writer was saying when he said, “I seek you with all my heart; do not let me stray from your commands.  I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you.” (Psalm 119:10-11).  I don’t know about any of you, but this is where I am today!  No matter what your outer appearance is, GOD is looking past that.  No matter what your financial situation is today, GOD is looking past that.  No matter where you are in your daily relationships, GOD is looking past that.  HIS Word tells us in 1 Samuel 16:7 that the LORD does not look at the appearance or physical stature of a person, but HE looks at the heart!  What will GOD see when HE looks into your heart today?  As we continue to focus on What’s In It For GOD, ask yourself, what will HE see when HE looks into your heart!  Prayerfully HE will see the beauty of a gentle and quiet spirit, for this is precious in HIS sight!

P.S.  Let every room of your heart be available to GOD.  Invite HIM into the darkest, most embarrassing places of your heart, and HE will bring peace and joy!

Love Sincerely

What's In It For GOD - Psalm 34:2 (NKJV)

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Psalm 34:2 (NKJV)

“What’s In It For GOD”

My soul shall make its boast in the LORD; The humble shall hear of it and be glad.

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As GOD’s Word continues to inspire me through sermons, bible studies, conferences, etc.  I am so glad that the One source of reference is GOD HIMSELF.  No matter where the commentary comes from, we must all keep GOD as the center of our focus, our worship, and our lives!  During the past few weeks of quietness, GOD has been the “Center of My Focus”.  Although I have been going through a tremendous transition in my life, I thank GOD that HE did not let me stray away from HIS Word.

Often times we only do something for others when there is something in it for us.  It doesn’t have to be a grand return, but even if we can just get a little satisfaction for what we do, it makes it seem worth the risk or investment.  So even if we don’t yell it out before we do something for others, we often ask the question, “What’s In It For Me?”  Can you imagine if every blessing from GOD was hinged on that very question?  GOD knows that HE is not going to yield the greatest return of HIS investment from us, yet  HE continues to invest in our lives without the concern of What’s In It For HIM!  Now can you imagine that everything we did was motivated by “What’s In It For GOD!”

I know it has been awhile since I’ve shared a SOD, so no, I am not saying that GOD should expect something back from us every time HE blesses us . . . wait . . . yes I am!  Shouldn’t our FATHER in heaven be able to expect something out of us, for the things HE continues to do in our lives?  I mean, Salvation is freely given, but it is by faith that we believe and receive, therefore GOD expects us to have faith in our risen Messiah. We pray, “LORD if YOU never do another thing for me, YOU have already done enough!”, but what have we truly done for HIM?  This week, let’s focus on “What’s In It For GOD!”  What’s In our soul for GOD; What’s in our heart for GOD; What’s in our mind for GOD; What in our mouth for GOD; and what is in our hand for GOD!

Psalm 25:1 says, “To You, O LORD, I lift up my soul.” Our very existence is for GOD!  Let HIM be the Lover of your soul!  When people get a glimpse of who you are, is it evident of Who’s you are?  Let your soul say YES to HIS Will and YES to HIS Way!  Let your soul boast of the goodness of the LORD, that the humble may hear and be glad!