Your brain is the most important organ that you have! It directs your entire body for physical function. We have no control over the way it directs our body and causes all the involuntary organs to function in our body. However we do have control over our thinking.
Romans 12:2 Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will.
Our mind continues to grow, and it is up to us to stimulate its growth.
1 Corinthians 13:11 When I was a child, I talked like a child; I thought like a child, I reasoned like a child. When I became a man, I put childish ways behind me.
Whatever we spend our time thinking about will effect who we are.
Proverbs 23:7 KJV As a man thinks in his heart, so is he.
How often do you really pay attention to what you are spending your time thinking about? I encourage you to take inventory of your thoughts today, and determine the effects they have on the choices you are making, as well as the feelings you are experiencing. See if you can prevent any and every thought from running its course through your mind without you being aware of its impact.
2 Corinthians 10:5 ...take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.
God gave us the power of choice. We each have a free will and God will allow us to spend our time thinking about whatever we choose. Choose to think on good things that will benefit you as well as those around you.
Isaiah 26:3 You will keep in perfect peace him whose mind is steadfast, because he trusts in you.
Be encouraged with peace!
Rose Britner
All scripture taken from New International Version unless otherwise indicated
6/22/07
Psalm
62:5-6 “Find rest, O my soul, in God alone; my hope comes
from him. He alone is my rock and my salvation; he is my
fortress, I will not be shaken.”
When your
expectations are on the Lord, you will be less likely to put
expectations on those around you. I have found when I put
unrealistic expectations on others or even on myself, I am
the one to experience the let down or become discouraged and
disappointed. When I put all my expectations on God alone I
am expectantly waiting on Him, He never leaves me
disappointed. I must say there are many times that I don’t
get my own way, well actually most of the time I don‘t get
my own way. Actually, the truth is; the more that I trust in
God, wanting my own way become less important to me. God
gives me the confidence to know that everything is going to
work out just as He has planned.
Psalms 62:7-8 “My salvation and my honor depend on
God; he is my mighty rock, my refuge. Trust in him at all
times, O people; pour out your hearts to him, for God is our
refuge. Selah”
It is in those times when you do not understand what is
going on, that you need to pour your heart out before God.
It is good to be honest with Him, He already knows what you
are experiencing. After you have poured your heart out
before Him, be sure to give Him equal time to pour His heart
out before you by opening His Word and allowing Him to speak
to you. When you give Him equal time, I promise that you
will see that He is your refuge.
Psalms 63:1 “O God, you are my God, earnestly I seek
you; my soul thirsts for you, my body longs for you, …”
Be encouraged as you enjoy living by faith!
Rose Britner
All scripture taken from New International Version
6/15/07
John
16:13 “But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes, he will
guide you into all truth.”
He will guide
you into All truth! He will not lie to you or lead you
astray. He will not manipulate you in any way, nor does He
have any ulterior motives. He only wants what’s best for
you.
Have you ever been lead by a tour guide? A guide is someone
who knows the way as he leads you in the right direction,
supervising your tour. He is very informative as has shows
you the way with his personal knowledge, supplying detailed
information and is very willing to answer any questions you
may have. This guide will be with you throughout the entire
tour from start to finish. He is always in the lead
directing you in the correct way. You would never think of
telling the guide which way to go, instead you stay close to
him, careful to follow his directions.
John 16:13 “But when he, the Spirit of truth, comes,
he will guide you into all truth.”
The Holy Spirit is your
guide, He will not force Himself on you, nor will He control
you. He is always with you, He will never leave you alone or
turn His back on you. He has already gone ahead of you, He
walks beside you, and He even stays behind to complete that
which He has started through you. He is bigger then your
mistakes, and somehow has the ability to make good out of
any situation when you allow Him to continue to be your
guide. He is all powerful, all knowing, all kind, gentle,
caring, He is a wonderful counselor, and full of perfect
peace. He will comfort you when you need comforted. He will
drive away all fear, uncertainty and hopelessness. He is
hope. He is peace. He is strength. He is a very present help
in times of need. He is faithful. He is trustworthy. He is
everything you will ever need. He knows all, He sees all and
He has a plan for all circumstances. He will turn your
sorrow into Joy! He will change devastation to victory. He
is the perfect guide and He makes no mistakes. His love for
you is a powerful force, strong enough to hold this universe
in place, yet at the same time gentle enough to create and
nurture the tiniest forms of life. He is gentle enough to
cradle your brokenness until you receive peace and healing.
John 16:13 “.... he will guide you into all truth. …”
His guidance is in the form of a still gentle nudging,
so be sure to pay close attention to your guide, He will
guide you into all truth. He will guide you to your ultimate
destination: You are Heaven bound to Glory Town.
Be encouraged by All Truth!
Rose Britner
6/08/07
James 1:2-5 “Consider it pure joy, my brothers
(sisters), whenever you face trials of many kinds, because
you know that the testing of your faith develops
perseverance. Perseverance must finish its work so that you
may be mature and complete, not lacking anything. If any of
you lacks wisdom, he should ask God, who gives generously to
all without finding fault, and it will be given to him.”
Could you imagine how much more at ease you would be if
you would gladly accept challenges as an assignment from God
to develop character? Please know that I am not talking
about tragedy, I am talking about challenges. You know, when
things do not go your way and you are faced with the
opportunity to become discouraged? There are times that I do
not feel that I am capable of enduring some of the
challenges that come my way and I think that God must know
something about me that I do not know. He sure must have
some great expectations of me so I must remind myself of:
Psalm 118:6 “The LORD is with me; I will not be
afraid. What can man do to me?”
At this point, I know I can trust in Him. So I begin to
change my prayer request from: "God, please change this
situation!" To; "Lord, now what do I do?
Proverbs 3:6 “in all your ways acknowledge him, and he
will make your paths straight.”
You can trust in the Lord, He loves you with a pure
love. A love that has no ulterior motive, a love that is not
at all manipulating. He has your best interest in mind. His
love is a pure, perfect love. A love that you can rest in
regardless of the life challenges that come your way. Always
remember that nothing takes your Father God by surprise.
Luke 1:37 “For nothing is impossible with God."
May the Lord’s blessings be upon you.
Sincerely,
Rose Britner
6/1/07
Ecclesiastes
3:
1-8
“There
is a
time
for
everything,
a
season
for
every
activity
under
heaven.
A
time
to
be
born
and
a
time
to
die.
A
time
to
plant
and
a
time
to
harvest.
A
time
to
kill
and
a
time
to
heal.
A
time
to
tear
down
and
a
time
to
rebuild.
A
time
to
cry
and
a
time
to
laugh.
A
time
to
grieve
and
a
time
to
dance.
A
time
to
scatter
stones
and
a
time
to
gather
stones.
A
time
to
embrace
and
a
time
to
turn
away.
A
time
to
search
and
a
time
to
lose.
A
time
to
keep
and
a
time
to
throw
away.
A
time
to
tear
and
a
time
to
mend.
A
time
to
be
quiet
and
a
time
to
speak
up.
A
time
to
love
and
a
time
to
hate.
A
time
for
war
and
a
time
for
peace.”
Life
is
full
of
ups
and
downs.
Life
is
always
changing.
Some
changes
are
exciting
and
some
are
disappointing.
Never
the
less
we
cannot
escape
change.
Some
changes
may
be
filled
with
opportunity
for
dissatisfaction,
and
if
you
continue
to
meditate
on
your
own
personal
dissatisfaction
you
will
have
opened
up
opportunity
for
discouragement.
Discouragement
breeds
complacency.
Please
do
not
allow
yourself
to
become
comfortable
with
complacency.
Deuteronomy
1:6
“The
Lord
said,
...
You
have
dwelt
long
enough
at
this
mountain..."
Get
up!
It
is
time
to
move
on!
We
have
much
to
do!
It
is
time
to
say,
"My
crisis
is
over!"
Gird
yourself
with
truth
and
faith.
Act
on
your
God
given
potential.
Strive
to
be
all
God
has
created
you
to
be.
Give
God
the
opportunity
to
show
you
how
awesome
He
has
created
you.
Be
careful
not
to
look
to
others
to
motivate
you
all
the
time.
Begin
to
allow
your
faith
to
stir
you
into
action
as
you
meditate
on
the
truth
of
where
your
help
comes
from.
Psalms
121:2
-3
“My
help
comes
from
the
Lord,
who
made
the
heavens
and
the
earth!
He
will
not
let
you
stumble
and
fall;
the
one
who
watches
over
you
will
not
sleep.”
Will
you
give
God
the
opportunity
to
amaze
you
with
His
faithfulness?
Will
you
dare
to
act
on
that
dream?
Will
you
dare
to
stand
up
today
and
begin
to
do
what
God
is
prompting
you
to
do?
Will
you
trust
Him
enough
to
begin
a
new
walk
today
by
shaking
off
all
disappointments
and
begin
to
walk
fresh
and
new
today?
Will
you
say,
"My
crisis
is
over!
Healing
is
mine!"
Psalms
90:17
“And
let
the
beauty
of
the
Lord
our
God
be
upon
us.
And
establish
the
work
of
our
hands
for
us;
Yes,
establish
the
work
of
our
hands.”
I
encourage
you
to
open
up
your
availability
by
taking
your
mind
off
of
yesterday,
and
begin
to
walk
into
a
new
and
fresh
today!
Be
encouraged!
Rose Britner
All scripture taken from New International Version
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