What Is Troubling Your Mind Today?

Text:

Romans 8:38-39 (KJV) 

 For I am persuaded, that neither death, nor life, nor angels, nor principalities, nor powers, nor things present, nor things to come, 

 Nor height, nor depth, nor any other creature, shall be able to separate us from the love of God, which is in Christ Jesus our Lord. 

Observation:

Things happen to us on a daily basis that can throw us off track. When we lose our focus and our passion, we reach the point of losing hope. That is a place we do not want to be.

Jesus warned His disciple and us that we should expect trouble in this world, but we should not allow it to rob us of our focus on our mission or our passion in fulfilling our mission.

John 16:33 (KJV) 

 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world. 

When the devil attacks your mind and attempts to steal your peace, show him the door. A better plan is to shut the door and put the devil in God's hands.

Ephesians 6:10-11 (NKJV) 

 Finally, my brethren, be strong in the Lord and in the power of His might. 

 Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. 

The key to living the overcoming life in this world is to live in the presence of God all the time.

James 4:7-8 (NKJV) 

 Therefore submit to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. 

 Draw near to God, and He will draw near to you. Cleanse your hands, you sinners; and purify your hearts, you double-minded. 

Prayer:

Father God, we thank You for being an abiding presence in the lives of Your people.

Father, help us to know ourselves as You see us, and keep our hearts and our whole life close to You all the days of our life. In the mighty name of Jesus, we pray, Amen.