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drshermaines-wisdomnuggets · 2 months

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"THAT CONTAINER IS LYING ABOUT ITS CONTENTS"

Matthew 7:15, “Be on your guard against false prophets; they come to you LOOKING LIKE SHEEP on the OUTSIDE, but on the INSIDE they are really like wild WOLVES.” (GNT) My two favorite seasons are Winter and Fall! Winter, because I love Christmas, snow, carols, decorations and the like. And Fall, because I love the colors, Thanksgiving, the start of the scent of fireplaces, but most of all,…

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madewithonerib · 4 months

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Stare Yourself Deaf | Eric Gilmour [2 Corinthians 13:5]

The more attention we give to JESUS the higher HE will become in our lives—if you look at Acts 1 this is the ascension of JESUS.

Though this physically took place, HE actually ascended in front of them. There is a spiritual implication, I believe we can pull from this for our daily lives

v.9 it says that after HE had said these things, HE's lifted up while they were looking at HIM. They were looking at HIM & HE was lifted up..

HE was lifted up while they were look -ing at HIM, I'm trying to tell you that as we keep our attention & our gaze

fixed upon CHRIST, HE will rise higher & higher & higher in our lives higher than all the things around us

higher than all the things going on in our government or in our nation— higher than ourselves & others..

This is what is the greatest need is

for CHRIST to be above everything else including ourselves in our hearts

• we don't trust ourselves for guidance • we don't trust ourselves for obedience • we don't obey ourselves

We let CHRIST be lifted higher than us & others

This is happening in the heart that continually looks unto JESUS. Moses endured seeing HIM WHO was unseen.

1.] Focus on JESUS, HE becomes Supreme

So number one JESUS is lifted by staring at HIM, the LORD said to me a couple months back, HE said stare yourself deaf.

I didn't know that a tumult & a torrential downpour of voices from the enemy would come to me & surround me.

it felt like they were in me & above me & around me—I didn't even know that was coming. But JESUS said before this enemy voice attack in my life,

HE said stare yourself deaf

We can look at JESUS so intently that we can't hear the voice of the enemy, and I would say also—the more we remove our attention from the LORD JESUS, the more we will hear the voice of the enemy

And as David says

My soul is restless because of the voice of the enemies. Let us stare ourselves deaf — this means giving CHRIST the highest place above everything.

That's going on everybody, around us & express it & especially above ourselves that's the one because the presence of GOD is experienced by those who are not focused on themselves!

In other words, consciousness of GOD's presence

Praise GOD! Consciousness of GOD's presence comes when we're no longer conscious of our -selves

—we forget ourselves that we might see HIM, oh in order for the bride to come out of herself—she must forget herself

O looking unto JESUS

2.] Long For HIS Return

But look what happens next v.10 & as they were gazing intently at the LORD—as they are gazing intently, they hear of the 2nd coming.

The Angels say,

“This JESUS, WHOM has been taken up into Heaven will come just in the same way as you've watched HIM go.”

In other words, they receive a revelation of the coming of the LORD by staring at the LORD!

I want to submit to you that the more intently we gaze upon CHRIST—not only will HE be lifted higher than everything else in ourselves

—but also we will feel HIS second coming!

Maranatha pumps through the veins of those who stare at the KING, if the KING has all our attention then we expect anticipate & long for HIS coming! Praise GOD!

3.] Union with CHRIST Intercede for Others

Lastly v.14 when they return home from gazing intently upon the LORD, it says they continually devoted themselves to prayer!

They continually devoted themselves to prayer

So I feel like the life of prayer

a life that is bathed in prayer literally overwhelmed in unbroken conscious union with the LORD & soaking other things in prayer whatever we do

we're doing it all with thanksgiving unto the LORD & offering it to the LORD & bathing everything in prayer

it comes from a heart set & fixed upon the MAN CHRIST JESUS & feeling the fact that HE is returning

............................................................................. I would say that we are not a people of prayer to the degree we don't recognize HE's returning &

we are not a people of prayer to the degree HE's not lifted above everything around us & ourselves by gazing intently at HIM. .............................................................................

Those who pray are the ones who are looking unto JESUS, is in the life of prayer.

I've defined prayer often as conscious union just literally conscious of my union with HIM established by HIM, sustained by HIM.

I read in valley vision this morning that HIS work is everything--mine is to cling to HIM WHO is everything..

So all this to say:

if we will look unto JESUS & stay fixed steady staring, we will stare ourselves deaf! HE will be lifted high above all other things

We will feel & tremble with the expectation & anticipation of the return of the LORD & this'll make us a people of prayer!

Yes communion with GOD first & communion with GOD is the heart but also intercession praying for those that GOD has entrusted to us--it's just the highest delight!

I've often said that the essence of intercession is when the tears of CHRIST in Heaven come through my eyes on the Earth

or when the voice of the great intercessor in Heaven is echoed in the Earth by our lips!!!

4.] Closing Prayer

So FATHER thank YOU so much for the simplicity of this--that we can look unto JESUS & be saved & live in salvation & experience this wonderful & glorious salvation!

I praise YOU LORD!

I pray LORD, that YOU do something fresh; & every viewer show us where our gaze has been deviated or inconsistent & LORD show us the liberty & joy & peace & fulfillment that comes from just looking at YOU!

In YOUR precious Name, amen

P.S. You know one more thing just popped up in my mind in 2 Corinthians 13, Paul says this amazing thing he says examine yourselves!

to see if you're in the faith, he's literally just said you can look on the inside & see whether or not you are born again.

He says right here in v.5 test yourselves to see if you were in the faith, examine yourself..

• think & look at your own life • look at your internals • look at what you are

Then he says this or do you not recognize this about yourself that JESUS CHRIST is in you. He is showing us that the evidence of having been born again is the recognition of CHRIST's Presence!

O the recognition of CHRIST's presence that is not only salvation itself because HE saved us from a life apart from HIMSELF,

But it is HIM WHO is salvation!

possessed

This is something that is perceived, we perceive our possession of HIM WHO gave HIMSELF to us that is the evidence & the anchor of our faith.

The MAN CHRIST JESUS, not just theologically but actually! Praise GOD! Thank YOU LORD for this in the HOLY GHOST, I pray that those of you that are watching that you would sense & feel this reality. JESUS CHRIST is in you!

Praise GOD, hey join us on Tuesday nights at 7 p.m we sit together & we read the Scriptures & wait on the LORD & we've been going through Psalm 119

it's been incredible marked by the presence of the LORD. Join us, I'll put a link down below if you want to become one of our patreon supporters & joined the mentoring group. GOD bless you guys

[2 Corinthians 13:5; 2 Peter 1:10-11]

• 2 Corinthians 13:5 | Examine yourselves to see whether you are in the faith; test your selves. Can’t you see for yourselves JESUS CHRIST is in you—unless you actually fail the test?

• 2 Peter 1:10-11 | Therefore, brothers, be all the more eager to make your calling & election sure. For if you practice these things you will never stumble,¹¹ & you will receive a lavish reception into the eternal Kingdom of our LORD & SAVIOUR JESUS CHRIST.

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godsmanforever · 1 year

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"What if I don’t feel saved?" 11/26/2022 Posted by www.gotquestions.org

“What if I don’t feel saved?” 11/26/2022 Posted by www.gotquestions.org

Our Daily Bread” http://odb.org/ The Daily Devotions of Greg Laurie http://www.harvest.org/devotional Posted by www.gotquestions.org Original post @ https://www.gotquestions.org/feel-saved.html What if I don’t feel saved? ANSWER This is an all-too-common question among Christians. Many people doubt their salvation because of feelings or the lack of them. The Bible has much to say…

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#2 Corinthians 13:5 #Ephesians 2:8-9 #Grace #Salvation

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martyschoenleber · 2 years

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How Can I Be Sure I am Saved?

“How Can I Be Sure I am Saved.” Some time ago, a member of the church wrote to tell me that they were confused on the issues of works and salvation. The following is a copy of an e-mail correspondence that resulted. I wrote the e-mail to help clarify the issues of works versus grace and how they work together in the Christian life. It is a brief attempt for sure, but I thought it might be helpful…

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#1 John 2:19 #1 John 2:3 #2 Corinthians 13:5 #2 Corinthians 5:17 #Ephesians 2:8-9 #Ephesians 5:5 #Grace #J.I. Packer #John 14:21 #John 1:12-13 #Philippians 2:12 #Salvation #The Gospel #Works vs Grace

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walkswithmyfather · 1 year

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FAITH!

• “Now FAITH is being sure of what we hope for and certain of what we do not see.” —Hebrews 11:1

• “And without FAITH it is impossible to please God because anyone who comes to Him must believe that He exists and that He rewards those who earnestly seek Him.” —Hebrews 11:6

• “I tell you the truth, if you have FAITH as small as a mustard seed, you can say to this mountain, 'Move from here to there' and it will move. Nothing will be impossible for you.” —Matthew 17:20

• “Fight the good fight of the FAITH. Take hold of the eternal life to which you were called when you made your good confession in the presence of many witnesses. ” —1 Timothy 6:12

• “We live by FAITH not by sight.” —2 Corinthians 5:7

• “Be on your guard; stand firm in the FAITH; be men of courage, be strong.” —1 Corinthians 16:13

Faith is the most important gift a Christian has (other than Salvation in Jesus Christ and God’s Word: The God-breathed, Spirit-filled Holy Bible). With God and faith, the impossible can become the possible. Hebrews chapter 11 (https://bible.com/bible/116/heb.11.NLT) is all about the faith of people in the Bible: Abel, Enoch, Noah, Abraham, Sarah, Isaac, Jacob, Joseph, Moses (and his parents), Rahab and the people of Israel! And these are just the people mentioned in Hebrews 11! There are many more ordinary people throughout the Bible who were chosen by God and, by faith (and with God’s help), did amazing, miraculous things.

Friend (just like the people in the Bible), with faith and God’s help, there is nothing you and God can't achieve together. Keep seeking God’s will, keep praying, keep believing (Lk 11:9-10, Mk 11:24) and you will see miracles begin to happen. Amen and Hallelujah! 🙌🙌🙌

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officialyourdailyinspiration · 1 year

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Deceitful Practices

by Aiden Wilson Tozer

For such men are false apostles, deceitful workmen, masquerading as apostles of Christ. And no wonder, for Satan himself masquerades as an angel of light. - 2 Corinthians 11:13-14

Still other deadly sins exist within the very circles that make pretense of the most advanced type of godliness; such, for instance, as professing great compassion for the sick, conducting giant meetings for the purpose of bringing healing to them, but slyly separating the hopeless cases from those less serious and more susceptible to psychological impressions, and all the while growing rich on the miseries and pains of humanity. Some of these prophets own large estates, drive huge cars and boast of fabulous wealth tied up in equipment, while the suffering multitudes whose blood they suck hobble or crawl or are carried to meetings. Investigation of one such man carried on by some godly pastors revealed that he had been hiring healthy persons to come up for prayer and pretend to be healed. This was done, he explained when faced with the deed, to "encourage weak faith." Thus lying and deception were deliberately made a part of the purported methods of the Holy Spirit. Others base everything on the power of money and personality, yet testify that they are trusting wholly in the power of the Spirit. And many introduce into their religious work every gimmick known to the world, and so destroy the very thing they profess to cherish. It is sufficient evidence of the moral insensibility of such men that they violently resent even the mention of these things; and it is further proof of the success of their methods that the very public they have betrayed will rush to defend them.

#Aiden Wilson Tozer #devotional #Tozer in the Evening #Deceitful Practices #2 Corinthians 11:13-14 #December 5 #2022

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fardell24b · 1 month

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Church notes - 24th March 2024

24th Palm Sunday John 12:12 - 19 Colossians 3:15 - 22

1 Corinthians 12 Hebrews 13:17 2 Timothy 4:1 - 5

Sermon Philippians 3 Sacrifce - Being Like Jesus

The Goal - asperational goal For the Jews - someone who fully kept the Law was perfect.

vs 6 Paul had been one of those who were considered perfect

vs 10 But he had completely changed his focus, onto Jesus.

Two Points

A life-long journey.

Our holiness is different, to the Jewish idea of holiness.

The finishing post. Winning a prize

Running (or riding a bike)

Perseverence and hard work. Our Christian walk is hard and ongoing.

vs 2 vs 17 - 19

Galatians 5:22, 23 Our focus can be on rules on regulations. But our focus should be on God and becoming more like Him. Our loyalty is to Heaven, not to things on Earth.

#1 corinthians #1 corinthians 12 #2 timothy #2 timothy 4 #church #galatians #galatians 5 #gospel of john #hebrews 13 #john 12 #philippians #philippians 3

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dwuerch-blog · 2 months

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The Paper Shredder

Not long ago, in our community’s FB group, a neighbor sent out a plea for help. She needed a paper shredder to rid herself of all those old financial records, letters, and documents. She was done with the build-up of paper overload. In a matter of minutes, neighbors were quick to provide her with theirs. Truthfully, I need that paper shredder, too. But more than the paper shredder, I need to get…

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#1 Corinthians 13:5 #2 Corinthians 5:17 #blog #burn party #forgiveness #inner healing ministry #inspiration #life giving freedom #love keeps no records of wrongs #new creations #paper shredder #records of wrongs #words and actions #write offenses

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doulafaith · 3 months

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Harmony

“He put a new song in my mouth, a hymn of praise to our God. Many will see and fear the LORD and put their trust in him.” Psalm 40:3 I am sure many of us have witnessed two distinct ways of singing a song and playing an instrument; and one appears to be more of a gift or an acquired gift than the other. There is the soloist and musician who studies the notes and practices methodically until the…

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touchofgoddotworld · 3 months

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Let Your Light So Shine (230) - January 27 2024

Play on other Podcast Apps “The Great Jehovah is Merciful.” So said the angels guiding the minister Jesse Duplantis in his trip around Heaven many years ago where he met Jesus Himself. We begin this program exalting the name of our Heavenly Father, the Great Jehovah, bringing Him the reverence and honor He so deserves. We then begin to speak on the important of telling others about Jesus since…

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#1 Corinthians 6:9-11 #2 Corinthians 10:5 #2 Corinthians 4:4 #christ #father #god #Jesus #John 16:13 #Mark 15:15-16 #Romans 3:3-4 #Romans 8:16-18 #yahweh #yeshua

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thinkingonscripture · 5 months

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Eternal Assurance: Trusting in Christ Alone

Back in the early 90’s I faced a crisis as I held to a works-based salvation and constantly lived in fear of my eternal destiny. I had no assurance of my salvation because I never knew if I’d performed enough good works to validate my salvation. It was a terrible place to be. The solution came when I began to study the Scriptures carefully, stopped looking at myself, and fixed my “eyes on Jesus,…

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drshermaines-wisdomnuggets · 4 months

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"Is Jesus IN You?"

2 Corinthians 13:5, “Examine and test and evaluate your own selves to see whether you are holding to your faith and showing the proper fruits of it. Test and prove yourselves [not Christ]. Do you not yourselves realize and know [thoroughly by an ever-increasing experience] that JESUS CHRIST IS IN YOU—UNLESS you are [counterfeits] disapproved on trial and rejected?” (AMPC) Lydia’s grandson was…

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re4med · 10 months

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The Morning Devotional: WCF 21.2

The Morning Devotional for July 12, 2023 The Westminster Confession of Faith 21.2 II. Religious worship is to be given to God, the Father, Son, and Holy Ghost; and to him alone:anot to angels, saints, or any other creature:b and since the fall, not without a Mediator; nor in the mediation of any other but of Christ alone.c a. Mat 4:10 with John 5:23 and 2 Cor 13:14. • b. Rom 1:25; Col 2:18; Rev…

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#1 Timothy 2 #2 Corinthians 13 #Christ #Colossians 2 #devotional #Exodus 20 #Father #holy spirit #John 14 #John 5 #Matthew 28 #mediator #Triune God #Westminster Confession of Faith #worship

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dcrobertsson · 1 year

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Narcissist* Case Studies - Satan's Narcissistic Traits

Narcissist* Case Studies – Satan’s Narcissistic Traits

. Satan is the original and most clear example of a Narcissist / One with insolent pride. (See here for an explanation on why Satan was the original narcissist). By understanding Satan’s insolent pride and his narcissistic traits, we can get another glimpse into the characteristics of narcissists. Here is a partial list of Satan’s narcissistic traits: . (more…)

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#2 Corinthians 11:14 #2 Corinthians 2:11 #2 Thessalonians 2:9 #I John 3:4-8 #I Peter 5:8 #I Timothy 3:6 #Isaiah 14:12-14 #James 4:7 #John 8:44 #Luke 4:13 #Luke 4:6-8 #Revelation 12:12 #Revelation 12:9

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coreofthebible · 2 years

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Peace and reconciliation are the primary indicators of the children of God

Believers are taught and encouraged to operate within a spirit of peace at all times. When Yeshua taught his disciples about forgiveness, it was with the idea that they were to be reconcilers, those who promote peace instead of further divisiveness. This was to be true not only among themselves, but with all others, even including their enemies. Matthew 5:44 – “But I say to you, love your…

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walkswithmyfather · 1 year

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“Praise God, who did not ignore my prayer or withdraw His unfailing love from me.” —Psalm 66:20 (NLT)

“10 Prayers God Always Answers” By Carrie Lowrance:

“Prayer can be such a beautiful, simple, and complicated thing at the same time. Everyone prays in their own different way and still, our loving God hears every one. Getting an answer? That can be a whole different story. Sometimes an answer comes right away and sometimes we have to wait. However, there are some things we can pray for that God will always answer. Why does He always answer? Because of the desire we have to grow in Him and see more of Him in our lives.

Here are 10 prayers God always answers, without fail:

1. “Use me to glorify You.” One of the Lord’s greatest desires is to use us to glorify Him. Sometimes it can be hard to know what to do or where He is directing us. Simply ask Him and He will answer. It could be something as big as starting a non-profit for a specific cause or something small, but just as powerful, like buying a homeless person a meal. It could also be using the unique talents He has given you to reach other people for Him.

2. “Forgive my sins.” We serve a loving and merciful God and every one of us are sinners. There is no such thing as a perfect Christian. We all stumble and sometimes backslide, but by opening our hearts and confessing our sins we can be redeemed. The Lord died to save us from our sins. Not just that day on the cross, but every day of our lives.

3. “Reveal Yourself to me.” In the busyness of life, it can be hard to see and hear where the Lord is leading us. If we simply stop and ask Him to reveal Himself to us, He will, and it’s usually in awesome, amazing ways. He reveals Himself in different ways to each one of us. To some of us, He is an inner voice, to others He speaks through visions and dreams. He also speaks at times by revealing the job, opportunity,or resources we need exactly when we need them.

If you’re really struggling, take some time during the day to just get quiet and ask Him to reveal Himself in your life. Then get into the habit of noticing the smallest of things during your day. He doesn’t always reveal Himself in big ways. Sometimes He reveals Himself in small ways as well.

4. “Give me Your wisdom.” As the Bible tells us, we are not to lean on our own understanding. This can be especially hard in difficult times. When you are facing a situation where you don’t know what you should do, ask Him to give you His wisdom. It may help to speak with your pastor or a trusted friend as well. Sometimes when we are all stressed out and “in our own minds” He will speak through a trusted clergy member/friend as to what you should do. Other times He will speak to you directly.

5. “Strengthen my obedience.” We all know that when the Lord asks us to do something, we need to be obedient. However, at times it can be very, very hard. For example, if we are waiting for something to happen, it can be hard not to take matters into our own hands. When you have days of anxiety and doubt, ask the Lord to strengthen your obedience. Ask Him to help you to do what you have been commanded to do. For me, whenever I hear or see the phrase, “Be still and know that I am God.” it reminds me to be still and obedient. For He is working even if I can’t see it.

“If you need wisdom, ask our generous God, and He will give it to you. He will not rebuke you for asking.” —James 1:5 (NLT)

6. “Help me spread Your love.” Our world is a crazy place, full of opinions and thoughts and ideas. We know the best way to interact with people is to show the love of the Lord, but sometimes it’s hard to know how to do this. When you ask Him to help you spread his love, He will. You may find a Christian non-profit or charity to volunteer at or you may do something on your own, like help a single Mom pay for her groceries or drive an elderly neighbor to a doctor’s appointment.

7. “Give me clarity.” Walking this path called life can be difficult and muddled at times. The last thing the Lord wants is for you to go down the wrong path or make the wrong choice. It may take time and patience, but the Lord will always answer a prayer for clarity.

“For God, who said, 'Light shall shine out of darkness,' is the One who has shone in our hearts to give the Light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Christ.” —2 Corinthians 4:6

8. “Help me find peace.” Our own lives can be chaotic let alone all the things that are going on in the world. With everything going on, finding peace can seem almost impossible. The Lord does not want us living in a state of anxiety and peril, He will always answer and help us find peace.

“In those days you will pray and I will listen. If you seek Me wholeheartedly you will find Me.” —Jeremiah 29:12-13 (NLT)

9. “Align my heart with Yours.” This world can be a mean spirited place and it can be hard sometimes not to hold judgment, resentment, or other feelings in our hearts. By asking the Lord to align our hearts with His and asking for forgiveness, He can cleanse us of the toxic things that build up in our hearts and be more aligned with Him. He loves us and wants us to be more like Him so this is a prayer He will always answer.

10. “Align my mind with Yours.” Our minds are bombarded by images, thoughts, opinions, and information every day. As we all know, what goes in is what comes out. Still, we can’t just totally shut ourselves off from society and the media. We all falter in our thoughts from time to time. In this situation, it is best to ask the Lord to align our mind with His.

Let's pray: Dear Lord, I want to grow in You and have more of You in my life. I pray that You will strengthen me in using me and my talents to glorify You. I thank You for loving me and forgiving my sins each day, every day. I pray You will reveal Yourself in my life. Give me Your wisdom as to what I should do in every situation and strengthen my obedience in what You ask of me. Show me the right path to travel and correct my ways if I stray. Show me ways to show and spread Your love to those around me. Clear my mind to receive crystal clear clarity when You speak. Help align my heart and mind in their purest form to be an imitation of You. Thank You for answering all my prayers in your perfect timing with Your perfect answer, even though I may not always understand. In Your name, I pray. Amen.”

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