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Post by stluee on May 8, 2015 2:01:12 GMT
The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. - Romans 8:6 (NIV) When I wake up long before my alarm clock goes off, I lie in bed and tell myself to go back to sleep. If I stay awake too long, my mind begins to race, my thoughts slip out of control, and anxiety sets in. In the darkness I am beset by guilt, shame, regret, and a host of other negative thoughts and emotions. Fortunately, the Holy Spirit is beside me, encouraging me to shift my attention to thoughts of God. If I repeat words of thankfulness and praise, the Holy Spirit lifts me out of despair and leads me to a line of scripture or a devotional reading that I need to hear. After I read, I write down my troubles and turn them over to God. In this way I find relief and a sense of peace. Life gives us many choices. The choices we make about what to think shape our self-image, our personality, our view of the world, and our way of dealing with life’s difficulties. The Holy Spirit is our source of comfort and peace and works with us to control our thoughts. Thought for the Day God’s love can overcome my despair. Prayer Dear God, help us to control our thoughts. Remove thoughts of despair and anxiety and fill our minds and hearts with your peace, joy, and love. Amen. devotional.upperroom.org/devotionals/2015-05-07
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Post by toetapping on May 10, 2015 20:08:53 GMT
From infancy you have known the holy Scriptures, which are able to make you wise for salvation through faith in Christ Jesus. —2 Timothy 3:15
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Post by toetapping on May 14, 2015 20:37:41 GMT
Let not my heart be drawn to what is evil, to take part in wicked deeds with men who are evildoers; let me not eat of their delicacies. —Psalm 141:4
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Post by toetapping on May 16, 2015 21:17:52 GMT
Do not withhold good from those who deserve it, when it is in your power to act. —Proverbs 3:27
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Post by toetapping on May 17, 2015 20:48:35 GMT
If anyone has material possessions and sees his brother in need but has no pity on him, how can the love of God be in him? —1 John 3:17
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Post by mia on May 18, 2015 2:35:39 GMT
Amen! thank you toetapping!
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Post by toetapping on May 20, 2015 22:36:47 GMT
for Wednesday May 20th, 2015 [ Previous Devotionals ] In all my prayers for all of you, I always pray with joy because of your partnership in the gospel from the first day until now. —Philippians 1:4-5
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Post by toetapping on May 21, 2015 20:58:34 GMT
Help us, O God our Savior, for the glory of your name; deliver us and forgive our sins for your name's sake. —Psalm 79:9
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Post by toetapping on May 24, 2015 20:40:34 GMT
In faithfulness he will bring forth justice; he will not falter or be discouraged till he establishes justice on earth. In his law the islands will put their hope. —Isaiah 42:3-4
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Post by toetapping on May 26, 2015 20:34:46 GMT
O LORD, you are my God; I will exalt you and praise your name, for in perfect faithfulness you have done marvelous things, things planned long ago. —Isaiah 25:1
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Post by toetapping on May 30, 2015 20:36:07 GMT
Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for men. —Psalm 107:31
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Post by mia on May 31, 2015 0:09:06 GMT
Thank you toetapping, these are beautiful!
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Post by toetapping on Jun 5, 2015 5:41:49 GMT
We constantly pray for you, that our God may count you worthy of his calling, and that by his power he may fulfill every good purpose of yours and every act prompted by your faith. —2 Thessalonians 1:11
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Post by toetapping on Jun 11, 2015 2:32:48 GMT
I am the good shepherd. The good shepherd lays down his life for the sheep. —John 10:11
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Post by Deleted on Jun 18, 2015 4:04:54 GMT
beauful
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