Wednesday, May 20, 2009

Stepping Stones: Good Thought-Choices Will Keep You Close To God

Transformational Tip
Guard your thought closely. There is a fierce battle waging for your mind. Nothing angers the enemy more than your closeness to Your Lord. Missiles of deception are constantly being launched at your mind. Although it will be a struggle, fix your mind on God and make good thought choice today.

Prayer
My Lord and Savior,
Although I try, many times my thoughts seem totally disconnected with my will. I try to focus my thoughts on you but there are so many distractions. I want, I desperately want to focus my thoughts on You, but it's a contact struggle...I feel like I am always swimming against a strong current. I know there are many things that impact my ability to think clearly; poor sleep, bad eating habits...my health and the health of others that I love...just the worries of the world. I ask that Your Holy Spirit enter my mind and help me with this challenge. I know that making good thought-choice will alow me to enjoy Your refreshing presence more and more.
I pray with confidence in the name of Jesus - Amen

The Truth
Repent ye therefore, and be converted, that your sins may be blotted out, when the times of refreshing shall come from the presence of the Lord.
Acts 3:19
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:
1 Peter 5:8