WORSHIP ME ONLY

It's interesting how the book points out, "Current idols are more subtle than ancient ones, because today's false gods are often outside the field of religion."

Our enemy is a crafty one and he knows where to get us and how to be sneaky. It's important to be on guard, but it's even more pertinent that we are spending quality time with God because when we are close to Him it is more difficult to be distracted.

RELAX IN MY PEACEFUL PRESENCE.

God so loves to be with us that He is just glad when we take time to be in His presence. We don't have to always be fervently praying, talking or worshiping. Just our devoted time to Him is what He desires.

My God speaks all love languages.

WHEN YOU SEEK MY FACE, put aside thoughts of everything else.

As awesome as it can be now when we meet with God it is still only a poor reflection as in a mirror. However, when we arrive in heaven with our Father there will no words to describe it.

TRUST ME IN ALL YOUR THOUGHTS.

We all have thoughts we're not proud of, but what do we do with those thoughts when they pop in our head. Do we reject them and confess them to God for forgiveness? Or do we elaborate on them and water the weed to grow within our minds?

God wants us to be conscious about our thoughts. We can train ourselves to have more positive thoughts by actively making conscious efforts to have thoughts of giving thanks to God and trusting Him.

But if we confess our sins, He is faithful and righteous, forgiving us our sins and cleansing us from all unrighteousness.  1 John 1:9

That's just so awesome! All we have to do is confess and we will be forgiven. How gracious is our God!

I AM YOUR FATHER - GOD.

I'm loving these devotions! They're so simple and fundamental, but such powerful reminders. It says that we are to ask the Spirit to control our mind. Why didn't I ever think of that? I'd much rather have the Father guiding my thoughts than myself. Thoughts of kindness, peace, generosity... all fruits of the spirit.  

One of today's verses:

For you did not receive the spirit of slavery leading again to fear, but you received the Spirit of adoption, by whom we cry, "Abba, Father." The Spirit himself bears witness to our spirit that we are God's children.  Romans 8:15-16

LET ME SHOW YOU My way for you this day

Discipline your thoughts to trust Me as I work My ways in your life. Pray about everything; then leave outcomes up to Me.

Praying is easy... complete trust is the difficult part. Jesus continue to work in my life and help my unbelief.