March
Romans 8:7 because the carnal mind is enmity against God for it is not subject to the law of God neither indeed can be
Do you agree that when we allow sinful thoughts to enter our minds they are hard to get rid of? It’s like our minds are fertile ground, and whatever seeds we plant will take root and grow. The seeds could be fruitful seeds that will encourage us in our faith walk, or they could be weeds that will grow and choke the life out of us daily. Whatever the case, we have a direct bearing on the seeds that are planted into our minds. To have a “carnal mind” means that we are walking in the flesh, possessing a sinful mind which allows anything to be said and done in your presence. We have to guard our lives by not allowing negative seeds to be planted in our minds. We cannot watch any kind of television programs, or read unhealthy magazines and books, listen to in appropriate music, or engage in ungodly conversations. We cannot allow all these negative things to enter into our minds, we’ll suffer the consequences. To live holy is not an option… it is a requirement! The NIV Bible translates this scripture as “the sinful mind is hostile to God”. It does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. Imagine that when we are carnal, we are hostile against our Father and the Creator of life. We do not want to submit our thoughts to Him because we are enjoying the pleasures of having a carnal mind. There is pleasure in sin, but only for a moment. To live a holy life requires discipline- something we often don’t like. It takes too much sacrificing and too much submitting for us to live a disciplined life. Therefore, we choose not control our minds or live a Godly lifestyle. Perhaps instead of praying, “Lord Help me control my actions”, we should pray “ Lord deliver me from a carnal mind”. We can then pray, “Lord I want to please You.” Thank You for Your mercy that endures forever. It is because of the Lord’s mercy that we are not consumed by having a carnal mind.
Ephesians 4:23 - And be renewed in the spirit of your mind;
February 1
Romans 12:1 I beseech you therefore by the mercies of God that you present your bodies a living sacrifice holy and acceptable unto God which is your reasonable service.
What is your purpose in life? What is God calling you to do, be, or accomplish? He created you for his glory, and He [...]
January
Psalms 37:4 Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart.
Relax another year has passed. Here you are worrying about last year and all the promises you made, the things you vowed you would change. Before you new it, March was here. You said okay I [...]
December 1
Psalms 139:14 I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well.
It is hard to believe another year has almost passed. We are in the first day of the last month of the year. This will be a month of reflecting, a [...]
November
James 4:7 - Submit yourselves therefore to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.
In your weakest hour and in your most vulnerable state is when the Devil launches his attacks. By the grace of God we are strengthen to stand and remain faithful. Luke 4:14 tells of how Jesus was [...]
Jeremiah 18:3-4 Then I went down to the potter’s house, and, behold, he wrought a work on the wheels. And the vessel that he made of clay was marred in the hand of the potter: so he made it again another vessel, as seemed good to the potter to make it.
We are the clay and [...]
Daniel 9:9 - to the Lord our God belong mercies and forgiveness, though we have rebelled against him;
Forgiveness is strength. When ever we extend or receive forgiveness it always puts us in a place of humility. We become compassionate to others because we realize we can relate to being wronged, or causing someone else [...]
This poem is from my first published book “Edifying Expressions” Vantage Press, 2003. I’ve had recent conversations with several of my friends, family members, and associates that have discussed their delimas with holding on. I shared this poem with each of them in my quest to encourage them to hold on. I could relate to each of [...]
Joel 1:4 That which the palmerworm hath left hath the locust eaten; and that which the locust hath left hath the cankerworm eatn; and that which the cankerworm hath left hath the caterpillar eaten
Let this be a year of recovery! Allow God to restore all the things the enemy has stolen from you, or you [...]
John 10:10 - The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.
Romans 6:23 - For the wages of sin is death; but the gift of God is eternal life through Jesus Christ our Lord.
The [...]