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A One-Track Mind

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“Then Jesus explained: “My nourishment comes from doing the will of God, who sent me, and from finishing his work.” (John 4:34 in the New Living Translation of the Holy Bible).

It’s not often that we accept the statement, “You have a one-track mind”, as a compliment. But, when it comes to serving God and fulfilling His will in my life, I want to have singleness of purpose. Just as Jesus did not allow friends or family to sidetrack Him from the mission, it is my prayer that God would keep me from distractions that would blur my vision and keep me from reaching my Heavenly goal.

Prayer: Lord, I thank You for a single-minded focus!

Devotion by Julie Long

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An Open Book

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“But I, the LORD, search all hearts and examine secret motives. I give all people their due rewards, according to what their actions deserve” (Jeremiah 17:10 in the New Living Translation of the Holy Bible).

This verse gives new meaning to the phrase, “You can read me like a book.” Our hearts and minds are like an open book to our Heavenly Father. Our every thought and actions are known to Him. This realization should make us want to cry out, “Search me O, Lord and make me clean!”

Prayer: Lord Jesus, I long for Your approval upon my life. Help me to conduct myself in a manner that is pleasing to You and let everything I say, think and do bring glory to You! Amen.

Devotion by Julie Long

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Heaven’s Point of View

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“Great is our Lord, and of great power: his understanding is infinite.” (Psalm 147:5 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible)

Life can seem so complex from our vantage point. The boundaries of our minds keep us from seeing through the maze of difficulty to a victorious end. We are limited to the present reality, but God’s understanding is without measure.

Prayer: Instead of trying to figure it all out, I will trust Your wisdom, Your knowledge. Lead me, Lord.

Devotion by Julie Long

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Renewal

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Occasionally I need a transfusion. Maybe not the “A negative” sort, but I need a transfusion in the way that I think. At times, I lose my focus, and what I see becomes distorted. It’s so easy to only see my irritations and struggles while forgetting the many areas in my life where I’m experiencing no problems or pain. I have no difficulty complaining, criticizing, and finding fault, yet tend to leave words of gratitude and appreciation left unsaid. Why is that? It is so much easier to fuss and fret than to speak hope, peace, and joy. The Word of God tells us to be “renewed” in our minds (Ephesians 4:23).

Prayer: Lord, we can not “fix” ourselves. We need Your help. Each day, prompt us to say words that heal, lift, and encourage. We can do all things, as long as our focus is on You (Philippians 4:13).

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You’re in Charge

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“Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ.” (2 Corinthians 10:5 in the King James Version of the Holy Bible). Be honest about your thought pattern. What do you think about most of the time? We must understand that we are in charge of our thoughts. Every man is his own gardener and must remove the weeds from his garden. When thoughts enter our mind, we need to sort them and not allow the bad ones to linger. We have to take the proverbial bull by the horns and not give the enemy a place to dwell. Take charge of your thoughts because you are in charge of what stays and what goes.

Prayer: Lord, cleanse my mind from anything that’s unlike You. You are the One who made me and I want to keep my mind focused on You.

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