Alternate Universe Feeling-But God

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.Romans 12:2

God places His followers all over the globe and sometimes you might find yourself in an alternate universe of sorts feeling totally out of place. I have been in a couple situations recently where it qualified for really bizarre feeling of smile and don’t judge Becky. 

Often times if believers comment on a sin or sinful lifestyle the word hater comes up so in dealing with those who don’t quite see the light of the Kingdom yet go easy be kind. 

Don’t let the world suck you in but be gracious and truthful and prayerful.  Prayer walk wherever and whenever you are able. Prayer walking should not be done at schools while in session but go back later. National Day of Prayer is coming up perhaps prayer walk in your community. 

PRAYER: Father I know Satan tries to make me feel I don’t have a reason to be useful but I know I do so place me where people need a touch from you. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

It’s Not About You- It’s God

“If we’re still trying to please people, I would not be a servant of Christ."Galatians 1:10

Do you pray about things then ever try to take control back from God? First let God have the wheel so to speak stop trying to back seat drive. 

You can not have true peace til you totally surrender to the Lord thank goodness for big sisters and close friends who can be honest and tell you that. 

Today stop what you are doing or obsessing or overthinking about. Breathe in. Breathe out. Let God take control. He is better at it. 

PRAYER: Father I need you to help me each day stay focused on the cross of Jesus Christ and not worldly issues. I am sick of trying to control things. Help me let go. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Your Mind Is Your Control Center

 "We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ."2 Corinthians 10:5

One day I woke up super obsessed with unnatural fear of something I care not to share but after I snapped out of it realized what was happening. The enemy was punching my buttons trying to get me disabled with unnatural unhealthy fear so that would be all I could think about. 

Have you been there with something where you can’t seem to shake it? At that point recognize it is not a fruit of the Spirit and ask God to intervene and help you think right thoughts.

Fear is crippling. You have to gain control of it and one of best ways is to start the day with God. There are many fine Apps out there to have a quiet time with or simply pick up a good old fashioned paper Bible and read Psalms and Proverbs for a start. Go enjoy your day. Shake off the chains holding you down. 

PRAYER: Father I need you daily in this battle between good and evil right versus wrong. Guide me. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Keep Your Focus On Him

"Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things."Colossians 3:2

If you can make it a point to keep your focus on ‘above’ meaning Jesus then you won’t be entertaining negativity in your life or at least you shouldn’t. 

Examples are things like you start to judge or condemn. Stop it now that is not your job. Try to replace ugly judging thoughts with prayers for a person. Every body has some defect in their life and how would you like if people were saying bad stuff about you?

Next do you need to forgive somebody for something you did or said? Then go make it happen as relationships are more important than trying to play Holy Spirit Junior. Don’t be so prideful you can’t humble yourself to go take care of the matter. Only the devil likes hatred and division. 

PRAYER: Lord thanks for helping me keep my eyes on the cross. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

The Less Said The Better

The tongue has the power of life and death, and those who love it will eat its fruit." Proverbs 18:21

Your mouth is the vehicle by which you communicate and sometimes wanting to say everything you are thinking can be a disaster and bring you to ruin. The thing is to try to be still and wait and it is so hard.

You can think things but you don’t always have to open your mouth. If you feel like saying something to someone think it through and better to maybe talk to God instead. 

Whatever you are dealing with in a relationship with someone God knows your heart and He knows your pain.  Being still is the key. Praying for those who have hurt you is another important thing to do. Your story is still being written. 

PRAYER: Father I thank you for the ability to speak but help me be still and wait on your timing this includes speaking through texts too. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

How Can I Look And Act More Like Jesus?

"I have been crucified with Christ. It is no longer I who live, but Christ who lives in me."Galatians 2:

20

As a believer how do you make yourself look more like the image of Christ? One place to start is to have your thought life line up to heavenly thinking.

Each day don’t saturate yourself with so much of our world’s culture and do nice things for others. Speak kind and act kind. Be a Good Samaritan. 

Basically if you struggle with this ask God to help you love people. 

PRAYER: Father I want to be more like you in what I think, say, and do. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Ambassador

 

"We are therefore Christ’s ambassadors, as though God were making his appeal through us. We implore you on Christ’s behalf: Be reconciled to God."2 Corinthians 5:20

What exactly do you think of when you hear word ambassador? For me I think of an ambassador in a country who would represent  the United States but if you are a follower of Jesus Christ you are representing Him and the kingdom of God. 

This land is not your home if you have said yes to Jesus. You are  temporary resident. 

Your work is an ambassador for the kingdom of God. 

PRAYER: Today Lord is me in the lives of those I encounter. In Jesus’ name. Amen.