While reading in Paul's writings to 'God’s holy people in Christ Jesus at Philippi', (Philippians 1) and I was drawn to how he continually strives to inspire them to dress their mind with good things. He encourages them to meditate on the Best instead of the worst, to think on things that are honest and pure, instead of false and negative reports; things that are worthwhile to be praised and not cursed. He encourages them to put into practice the things they had learned, whether by sight or speech, as the Spirit had enlightened them!
He sums it up by saying, "Finally brethren; whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, 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. Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you."Philippians 4:8-9.
So, as you ready your self for the day, take time to fill your heart and mind with God's Word so you can start your day feeling refreshed and equipped to accomplish whatever God has planned for your day. Just as a warm shower refreshes and revives us, allowing time to enter into God's presence and allowing His Spirit to flow through us, refreshes and revives our minds. It not only gives you a good start for your day, it gives you the warm assurance of being loved by your Heavenly Father, Almighty God!
God's love for us is unconditional, and nothing you or I can ever do, or not do, can separate us from His love. We may fail along life's way but no matter, He loves us anyway! Even tho we may never obtain the characteristics of Christianity we feel necessary to obtain, He still loves us just the same! He doesn't love us any more or any less based on what we are, on what we might become, or what we do. He loves us just the way we are, right now! That's right! Just the way we are! The God of all creation, our Heavenly Father, loves us just the way we are! Isn't that amazing? Doesn't it make you feel all warm and humbled by His unconditional love and amazing grace?
God loves each one of us and girding up our minds with positive vibes, instead of negative aspects gives us a peace that goes without measure! God continually blesses us with different gifts and talents, not to store up for ourselves but to share with others; gifts of love and caring, gifts of health and prosperity, gifts of kindness and giving to those in need. He wants to be included in our everyday living in thought and deed. He is our proud Papa, our Daddy God(Abba) and He desires to fellowship with us continually! Even tho we may feel like we don't measure up, nothing we can ever do will separate us from His love. Romans 8:38,39 "For I am convinced that neither death nor life, neither angels nor demons, neither the present nor the future, nor any powers, neither height nor depth, nor anything else in all creation, will be able to separate us from the love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord."
I pray as you go about your day that you will be mindful of God's gift to you and all mankind; His beloved son, Jesus! And I pray you will come to know Him as your Lord and Savior and your dearest friend who loves you beyond measure.
Have a wonderfully blessed day, dear friends- God loves you and so do I~~~
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