MY WAY IS NOT NECESSARILY GOD'S WAY

 Romans 8:5 

"For those who live according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh, but those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit." ESV 

 

How often do we find that we struggle to do what we want and then find a way to make it seem as though it is God's desire for us. The noise of the world and our weak spirits tend to drowned out the voice of God in us. It's really hard to stop and just listen. But if we do, we will hear His voice telling us His will for us and we will find it is the best thing that could ever happen to us.

 

Heavenly Father, we ask for Your forgiveness because we try to make our own desires as if they are Yours for us. Help us to shut out the noise of this world that keeps us deaf to Your voice. Give us hearts to turn from our own wants and to follow You wherever You want us to go. In the name of Jesus, Amen.

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

 

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FOCUS ON WHERE YOU'RE GOING

 Colossians 3:2  

"Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth." ESV 

 

Our minds are bombarded with all kinds of information, daily concerns, and all kinds of other things that grab our attention. We get to feeling that our minds are so cluttered with all of life's stuff that we repeat often, "I have too much on my mind." God gets crowded out by all these things swirling in our heads. We have the choice to discipline our minds to think about God and eternal life. If we choose to do so, we will stay in the path He has chosen for us and we will see Him working in our lives.

 

Heavenly Father, we need Your help to keep our minds from allowing the clatter of this world from holding our attention captive. We desire to discipline our minds to think on You and Your Word. We ask for the grace to help us. In Jesus' name, Amen.

 

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

 

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WHAT IS OUR FOCUS?

 

 

1 Peter 1:13

 

"Therefore, preparing your minds for action, and being sober-minded , set your hope fully on the grace that will be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ." ESV

 

We have control of the readiness of our minds to meet with whatever this world brings our way. The things we do now in coping with this world's trials are to be with our minds focused on the return of our Lord Jesus Christ. We can hold on to the promise of God's grace no matter what happens to us now. His promises are sure. We can trust Him completely and never be disappointed.

 

Heavenly Father, forgive us allowing our minds to get caught up in the busyness of this life and the problems we face. Help us to keep our minds focused on the return of Christ and let this be reflected in the way we respond to the world around us. We pray in Jesus' name, Amen.

 

          

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Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC

 

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STEADFAST MIND, PERFECT PEACE

Isaiah 26:3   "You will keep in perfect peace him who mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you." NIV   "Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee." KJV   To be kept by God during difficult times and good times is such a comfort. In His grace and mercy, He keeps us with more than adequate peace, it is with perfect peace. His peace is for all who allow their thoughts to build confidence and trust in Him at all times.   Heavenly Father, we stand guilty of lacking Your peace because we let the things of this world grab our thoughts and attention. Help us, O Lord, to keep our minds on You and Your faithfulness, so that You will be glorified and we will know Your perfect peace. We ask in Jesus' name, Amen.         ©2012 Daily Grace Bobbi Craigmyle, Psy.D., BCPCC drbobbijo@yahoo.com http://insidetheshrink-dailygrace.blogspot.com/ No Copyright Infringement Intended Personal Use Only

OUR FOCAL POINT

 

Colossians 3:2,3

"Set you minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God." NIV

"Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God." KJV

When we live in the material world, it is naturally human to allow the things of this material world to distract us, discourage us, or even tempt us. The Lord knows this about us. That is why He has charged us with the responsibility to mindfully keep our focus on Him and the eternal things of God. Yes, it is difficult, but we have the Holy Spirit within us to remind us that we have gotten our eyes of our God and have allowed the things of this world to capture our hearts and minds.

Heavenly Father, we give You praise that You know us intimately and the world we live in that comes at us from every side. Help us to be open to the Holy Spirit so that we can refocus our hearts and minds on You and Your kingdom. Let us remember that we are hidden in You and this world cannot control us or harm us. We pray in Jesus' name, Amen.

           

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MIND FOCUS

 

Colossians 3:2

"Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things." NIV

"Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth." KJV

As Christians it is easy to understand that focusing our minds on earthly things will soon bring us disappointment and sorrow. Staying focused on the things of God will always keep our hearts at peace and joy because the things of God are eternal. The problem is the forces at work in this world keep distracting us and we tend to let our minds get stuck on the things of this world. If we wake up giving the Lord our day and ask Him to help us stay focused on Him, we will find our lives are more content and happy.

Heavenly Father, we are sorry that we allow the world to draw our attention away from You. Help us through the power of the Holy Spirit to keep our minds focused on the eternal things of Your kingdom and not the degenerating things of this world. In Jesus' name we pray, Amen.

           

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