"These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full." - John 15:11
Just wanted to share a quick thought this morning before church...
Is your joy full today? Does the joy of Christ remain in you? Sometimes even the most dedicated of Christians can allow their joy to run empty because we fail to abide in Christ. In the first ten verses of this chapter Jesus tells us how we can make sure His joy remains in us and that our joy is full.
Today, let us be joyful Christians with smile on our face and a song in our heart. Our sins have been forgiven and we are pilgrims on our way to our Heavenly Home. How can we not have the joy of Christ in us and our joy full knowing that? Today, let the joy and love of Christ show through you!
Prayer For Today:
Heavenly Father, help my to be a joyful Christian, an example to others, and a faithful servant to You. I desire that Your joy would remain in me and that my joy might be full. May others see Your joy and peace through my words and deeds. In Jesus name, Amen!
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Sunday, January 8, 2012
Saturday, December 31, 2011
Directing Our Thoughts
"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." - Philippians 4:8
How will you direct your thoughts today? Will you think on the things mentioned in Philippians 4:8 or will you think on the things that are the opposite? Are you so weighed down by the cares of this world that you do not praise God for who He is or praise Him for your salvation? Are you discouraged, pessimistic, or even bitter? If so, the Lord wants to talk to you.
The Lord Jesus Christ wants us to experience an abundance of joy and peace in our spiritual walk with Him. Today, focus your thoughts on the things that are true, things that are honest, things that are just, things that are pure, things that are lovely, and things that are of good report. If you have been born again, Christ has done far too much for you to be discouraged, negative, pessimistic, or even bitter. Today, thank the Giver of all things good, Jesus Christ, for all of your blessings that are just too many to count!
Prayer For Today:
Heavenly Father, help me today and everyday to have an attitude that is pleasing and honoring to You. Help me to count my blessings and not focus on the negative today, tomorrow, and everyday. In Jesus name, Amen!
How will you direct your thoughts today? Will you think on the things mentioned in Philippians 4:8 or will you think on the things that are the opposite? Are you so weighed down by the cares of this world that you do not praise God for who He is or praise Him for your salvation? Are you discouraged, pessimistic, or even bitter? If so, the Lord wants to talk to you.
The Lord Jesus Christ wants us to experience an abundance of joy and peace in our spiritual walk with Him. Today, focus your thoughts on the things that are true, things that are honest, things that are just, things that are pure, things that are lovely, and things that are of good report. If you have been born again, Christ has done far too much for you to be discouraged, negative, pessimistic, or even bitter. Today, thank the Giver of all things good, Jesus Christ, for all of your blessings that are just too many to count!
Prayer For Today:
Heavenly Father, help me today and everyday to have an attitude that is pleasing and honoring to You. Help me to count my blessings and not focus on the negative today, tomorrow, and everyday. In Jesus name, Amen!
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