Wednesday, July 10, 2013

Big Battles

For me some of the biggest battles are within me. There are times when I am uncertain of what is happening with a friend, for example, that I will create what may be happening in my mind. If that turns out to not be the way I want it to be, I get upset. That is when things really get going, all in my mind. It can end up being these imaginary arguments, with both being upset, and it is still all in my mind. I guess that is the point – it is imaginary and just in my mind.

Scriptures tell us in many places not to judge our fellow believers but to be at peace with them. This is what Paul was saying in Philippians 4:1-7. He begins by saying stay as you were when first saved. I can remember how peaceful that was. Then he encourages people to be of one mind, to get along, and to help one another. In verse 8 is the verse many of us have heard and know about what to meditate on. This is a good verse for me to remember when I am having one of these big battles in my mind.

Prayer
Father, thank You so much for the scriptures. They are a source of light to our feet, and light to the way we should go. Help us stay on the path. Help us not to get into imaginary arguments with people in our heads. We praise and thank You. In Jesus name. Amen.