Tuesday, August 18, 2015
Keep Moving Forward
All of us can likely think of moments when we had particularly good days serving our Father. We remember those with a smile. We also can likely remember times when we went the wrong way and God lovingly brought us back on track. This too is very good. But for many of us, most days are just, well, days like any other. Most days are filled with routines of work, preparing food and shelter, and some rest. These can be challenging days if we feel that we are not really getting anything accomplished. I guess my point here is the word “feel” that I used.
It is good for us to control our thoughts, or program our brains if you will, to focus on what is good. Paul gave this very message to the Philippians.
Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
If we take control of our thoughts, we control much of what we experience. This is because much of our experience is based on our interpretation of what is going on around us, not the facts themselves. We tend to apply meaning to various events, whether they be the words and actions of others, or just events that happen. But again, that is in our minds and we can control that reaction and thought process.
2 Timothy 1:7 For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.
If we will take time to think on Yahuah (Lord) and talk with Him and praise Him, we can change the lens we look at life through to one that makes life look better. We can see that every day, even if it is like the day before, we will see spending time with Yahuah (Lord) actually advances us and His kingdom. With this perspective we know we are not standing still.
Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You are our King. It is Your kingdom that we long to see. Praise the name Yahuah! Send us today Your overwhelming provision such that it overflows to those around us. We need You and your forgiveness for our sins. So many of us wonder at how long we must wait for Yeshuah’s (Jesus’) return. Please heal our hearts and minds. Rise up and deliver Your people with a strong hand and outstretched arm from those that would steal from your people what You have provided. How long will You let them plunder the goods of Your people Father? You say that You store up the world’s wealth for Your people Father. Please release it to Your people today Father. We ask all these things in the name of Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus). Amen.