Psalm 147:1-6 – “Praise the Lord! How good it is to sing praises to our God, how pleasant and fitting to praise him! The Lord builds up Jerusalem; he gathers the exiles of Israel. He heals the brokenhearted and binds up their wounds. He determines the number of the stars and calls them each by name. Great is our Lord and mighty in power; his understanding has no limit. The Lord sustains the humble but casts the wicked to the ground.”
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This morning as I rub the sleep from my eyes and start a new day, I am amazed by the very presence of God in my life. My mind at this moment is settled on Him. I bask in the light of his love and care. In my brokenness, I am bandaged and healed. I look out at night and am overwhelmed at the number of stars, each with a name. The Lord sustains me.
My thoughts this morning, my focus is a powerful indicator of my level of trust. What I allow to fill my mind with, is not on autopilot, jumping from one thing or the other without end. What I think is done for a reason. I must take thought on my thoughts. I must assess what troubles me and what brings peace and joy. When I do this, I am embarking on an important process of the renewal of my mind. Open my mind, Lord. Renew my mind. I will trust in you for my hope.
May your thoughts be a sign of your nearness and Love of Jesus.
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Just Larry