Be made new in the attitude of your minds


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Do you let your words of doom and failure defeat you in life? Your words, then, do not agree with God.

This may be a challenge to your old self, but it is also a choice to not speak them. Speak only the end result of what you desire. Don’t counteract that which you declare in faith. Speak as if every word you say will come to pass.

You can do this by filling your heart and mouth with faith, by daily voicing God’s Word in the Bible. Let your mind be renewed by the Word of God. Forbid thoughts of failure and defeat.

“You were taught to put off your former way of life, your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be renewed in the spirit of your minds, and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.” (Ephesians 4:23)

Copyright 2017 by Bill Hutzel

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God Wants Our Tears

Several months ago, I was going through a tough few months, even struggling to write. And then I read this verse one morning – “This is the day the LORD has made. We will rejoice and be glad in it” (Psalm 118:24). But I didn’t feel much like rejoicing, and I didn’t feel much like praying.  If you have ever felt like this, then watch this video.

Be Thou My Vision


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Is God your vision, or are you looking through broken spectacles?

The 8th-century song “Be Thou My Vision†translated from Irish to English has inspired many a Christian today. Just listen to the words that reflect total abandonment from self to reliance on God for all things.

Be thou my meditation by day and night.
May it be thou that I behold even in my sleep.
Be thou my speech, be thou my understanding.
Be thou with me, be I with thee
Be thou my father, be I thy son.
Mayst thou be mine, may I be thine. 

Is God the focus of your every thought?
Do you consider God’s will when you are making decisions?
Do you trust in God to establish your every step? Does God delight in your ways?
Is He your total abandon?

If so, then God finds this commendable and He is pleased with you.

Make “Be Thou My Vision” your prayer for hope and strength.

Trust in God for all things.

He is the light that redeems.

He is the light that restores.

He is the light that heals.

He is the light that protects.

He is the light that saves.

Almighty God, we thank you.

Copyright 2017 by Bill Hutzel

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Dream So Big


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DREAMS are not merely in the night; they are the goals and visions that fire your heart and flood your soul.

Is your dream too big for you to fulfill without God’s help? “If you can do it without His help, you are not dreaming big enough. If it’s much bigger than you, you are on the right track. The Bible promises that all things are possible with God”. (ministrytodaymag.com, Are You Dreaming Big Enough?)

 

RELATED BIBLE VERSES

“But with God all things are possible” (Matthew 19:26)

“For with God nothing shall be impossible” (Luke 1:37)

“I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me” (Philippians 4:13)

“And Jesus looking upon them said, With men [it is] impossible, but not with God: for with God all things are possible” (Mark 10:27)

 

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The Peace that Jesus Gives


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“You’re my place of quiet retreat; I wait for your Word to renew me†(Psalm 119:114, MSG)

The Bible says in John 14:27 “Peace is what I leave with you; it is my own peace that I give you. I do not give it as the world does. Do not be worried and upset; do not be afraid.†(GNT)   The peace that Jesus gives us is not the peace of this world. Jesus brings peace, which when we bend our hearts toward him, He can keep our hearts from being troubled and afraid.  It is a supernatural peace that psychologists and psychiatrists cannot offer, that drugs cannot provide.

Here’s what to do if you are feeling discouraged and have lost hope.  Don’t go home and turn on the television. Instead, spend time in God’s Word. “Listen to Dr. Luke instead of Dr. Phil. God’s Word has the power to change your life. It has God’s power in it. Nothing else does. The Bible will give you the ‘real stuff’ – true encouragement.â€[1]

“You will keep in perfect peace, him whose mind is stayed on You because he trusts in You.” – (Isaiah 26:3)

 

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FOOTNOTE

[1] Rick Warren, “When You’re Down, The Bible Lifts You Up†from Pastor Rick’s Daily Hope, February 11, 2017

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