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Colossians 3:1-2 "Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things."
Set your mind on what is "above" and you will have everything you need "below". It goes along with "seek you first the Kingdom of God and His righteousness and all these things shall be added unto you". That's easy to say, but sometimes hard to do---especially when you are unable to go out and you have to look at four walls (although you really don't have to look at them).
We are only human and, when we have problems and needs, it's hard to get past them. It's also hard to get past the hurts and sorrows. And it is hard to wake up day after day knowing that we are, seemingly, in the same situatation. But God has provided a wonderful way to do that:
STEP 1: TAKE IT TO GOD! When the problem is before you--or the hurt, fear, sorrow, worry---instead of letting that problem consume you and then going to God when you're all through making yourself crazy over it, GO TO GOD FIRST! TELL HIM YOUR PROBLEM. Oh, He already knows, but He wants you to come to Him with it and ask Him for the answer. He wants you to do this with trust and thanksgiving, with the knowledge that He will provide the answer and the comfort you need.
Philippians 4:6-7 "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus"
STEP 2: Now that you've taken your problems to God, asked for the answer, thanked Him and trusted Him to supply it, SET YOUR MIND ON THINGS THAT WILL BRING JOY! Think of the things God has done for you and those you love. (If you can't do that, go back to step 1). Think of the good people He has brought into your life. Think of the testimonies of God's Love and Grace you have heard recently.
Philippians 4:8 "Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy; meditate on these things."
STEP 3: Now, just set your mind on HIM! When you set your mind on God and on His Kingdom, something wonderful happens: the other things disappear and you are filled with the joy of the Lord, which is your strength.
YOU CAN DO THIS! It doesn't matter if the devil tells you "it's never worked before". If the devil does tell you that, then you tell him "too bad---it WILL work from now on."
So, are you ready? GO TO STEP 1!
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GOD HAS GOOD PLANS FOR YOUR FUTURE
know what I'm doing. I have it all planned out-- plans to take care of you, not abandon you, plans to give you the future you hope for.
"When you call on me, when you come and pray to me, I'll listen.
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