Seeking Peace

 You keep him in perfect peace whose mind is stayed on you, because he trusts in you. Isaiah 26:3

How do you seek after peace? How do you recognize if something is from God or a fleeting emotion? 

In life it is best to pursue things that do keep you peaceful and not tense. Perhaps you are dealing with mixed up emotions due to family issues and you are trying to figure out what to do. 

Whatever it is remember God is not the author of confusion it says in 1 Corinthians 14:33. Keep looking up and keep seeking God through it all. Put down the phone and go to the ‘throne’. 

PRAYER: Lord I need you daily to be my shepherd and lead me through confusion and turmoil of life. Help use me to help another. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Confused?

For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints. 1 Corinthians 14:33

Ever have a day where you couldn’t seem to get it together? All of us have emotions and high days and low days and it is knowing how to handle them.

Continue to press into joy and anything that has caused feelings you care not to deal with keep running to joy. How you might say? 

You have to purpose in your heart to cast off any wrong thinking or as Bible teacher Joyce Meyer says ‘stinking thinking’ it is a conscious effort to be closer to Jesus and away from works of darkness. 

PRAYER: Father help me daily put others before me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.  

National Day Of Prayer

If my people, who are called by my name, will humble themselves and pray and seek my face and turn from their wicked ways, then I will hear from heaven, and I will forgive their sin and will heal their land.2 Chronicles 7:14

Today is That day when all over America cities and states will have National Day of Prayer events calling our nation back to God. 

Many people don’t realize America was established on prayer and the Bible. When a community or a state starts to get away from those godly and moral principles set forth by our founding fathers it is not a good thing. 

You may not be able to attend an event in person and if not you can see check out resources at link below. 

PRAYER: Father thanks for freedom which is from you. Thanks for this nation where we can enjoy praying without threat of being jailed. Help us be vigilant to stay that way. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

Www.nationaldayofprayer.org 

Escaping Negativity

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Philippians 4:8

Negativity is all around us especially on nightly news broadcasts. This constant stream of junk can really affect your mood and outlook on life and you can put a stop to it. You might have negativity with people in your life too. Pray for them. 

Social media can be quite negative too and if you can fast from it. Why do you need to know all that junk anyway. 

Keep uplifted by tuning into God and tuning out of the world and culture trying to depress and agitate you. A servant of the Lord must try to stay joyful so do away with ugliness in your life that robs your joy and lift up those you know who need freedom in this area. 

PRAYER: Lord guard me from malicious ugliness and help me stay uplifted. In Jesus’ name. Amen. 

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.