Yom Rishon, Sivan 25, 6003 – June 10, 2018
Getting Better
As believers we may wonder how we can become like our Father, really. It does not appear to be something that just happens. It takes effort on our part. We see this in scriptures.
Romans 12:1 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that ye present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable unto God, which is your reasonable service.
2 And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
How is it then that we renew our mind? The Greek word used here is only used twice in the bible. It means a restoration or complete change for the better. If we think about it, everything that we are or do begins as a thought first. So, perhaps renewing the mind means to begin to diligently try to think like our Messiah thinks. Think like God. Paul gives us a list at one point.
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 will use this as a checklist against our thoughts, that will help tremendously. In those moments when our thoughts seem overwhelmed, we can use our voices, stating good things out loud, reading scriptures out loud, praying out loud, singing, praise, etc. When we say it we hear it. When we hear it we have the chance to do it. Our speaking creates possibility.
Deuteronomy 30:14 But the word is very nigh unto thee, in thy mouth, and in thy heart, that thou mayest do it.
If we say it, we can get there to do it.
Prayer
Father, we exalt You. You alone are worthy of our praise. Praise the name YAH! Let Your kingdom come here in the hearts and minds of mankind. Let Your will be done here in this earth as it is in heaven, perfectly and without fail. Send us now Your provision that we might overflow to those around us. Forgive us our trespasses and transgressions, and help us all to forgive those that have trespassed or transgressed against us. Deliver us from the evil here. Wipe away all the thoughts and memories of the evil done to us or by us. In there place let there be only thoughts and memories of You and Your love for us. You alone are King. Praise You, Father, for all You are and all You do. Send in quickly the $423,923,962.53 that we might use it to promote the kingdom of God in this earth in the hearts and minds of mankind. Restore unto Your people one thousandfold all that has been eaten, taken, or held back of that which is good, and the more besides. We ask all these things in the name YAH Yeshuah, our Messiah Yeshuah (Jesus). WE ask all these things of You, Father, in Your name YAH. Amen.