blessing, choosing, colds, doctors, sickness, weakness

Choosing

Despite my hand washing routine, it happened. I got the worst cold I’ve had in a long time. Google Images The doctor said it will last three weeks. Should I have rebuked him in the doctor’s office? “Get behind me Satan! I’m not going to be sick for three weeks! I’ve got too much to do!” I didn’t rebuke him …

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A Book to Buy!

I can’t resist the nature of God I see in you. My spirit lunges for it. I want to stare at it and hold it in my hands. It is beyond the shadow of a doubt the most beautiful thing I have ever seen. Far above my wildest dreams of adventure (and I DO love adventure!) loom my dreams of …

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Holy Spirit, independent thinking, Jesus, Jesus Calling, Mind control

Independent Thinkers

image @ dreamstime.com Let me control your mind. The mind is the most restless, unruly part of mankind. Long after you have learned the discipline of holding your tongue, your thoughts defy your will and set themselves up against Me. Man is the pinnacle of my creation, and the human mind is wondrously complex. I risked all by granting you …

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Milk Shake Thinking

Google Images Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again. Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, present your request to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds …

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anger, scripture, worry

Captive

The other day I was mad. Yes, hot, stinkin’ frustrated mad. I didn’t want to be. I wanted to let the frustration roll off my back and be logical about it, but my thoughts just wouldn’t behave. And honestly, I didn’t want to make them behave. I just wanted to be mad. I stewed and half-prayed. Refused to turn on the …

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