Fixated?

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. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:8-9

 What is it you are fixated on? Not in an obsessive compulsive sort of way but what captures your attention or gets the majority of your free time? In Hebrews 12:2 it says "fixing our eyes on Jesus, the pioneer and perfecter of faith. For the joy set before him he endured the cross, scorning its shame, and sat down at the right hand of the throne of God." To 'fix' it to purposely set your eyes as if concrete was poured and they are 'set' firm and hard. Instead of being concerned with the evil all around us we are to 'fix' our gaze straight ahead right at the cross of Jesus Christ. He's got our back.

He is wanting you to be sick at heart over Satan's destruction but wants you 'fixed' on Him and His awesome power for He has overcome this world. Today stop what you are doing and confess to Jesus your worry and fear then 'fix' your gaze upon Him.

 PRAYER: Help me Lord not fall into Satan's trap of fear and worry. You are greater and have overcome this world. I put my hope in you today and always. In Jesus' name. Amen.

The Break Up

Yet I hold this against you: You have forsaken the love you had at first. Revelation 2:4

In your dating life you many of us have experienced breaking up. We no longer 'feel' a certain way thus call off the relationship. Sad to say that many believers have broken up with God too due to disappointment, disillusionment, unanswered prayer, and being captivated by the world instead of the Kingdom of God to come. 

If you have broken up with God the question is "why?" Only Satan receives glory when he can get believers angry at Jesus and God. When we follow vain pursuits and listen and follow worldly culture and what is popular, we have lost site of the savior. For those who have strayed my question would be "Didn't you love and follow Jesus at one time?" Satan will lie and deceive and work through people to get you angry at God. Don't allow that to happen. If you asked Jesus to be Lord at one time maybe it is time to start running back towards him and away from sin. 

Take whatever steps necessary to insure you are looking up to the cross. He will forgive, just ask Him. 

PRAYER: Lord Jesus forgive me for ever being upset because I did not get my way. Your ways are higher and greater than mine. I resist the devil and he has to flee. In Jesus' name. Amen.

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