“Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy— think about such things.” -Philippians 4:6-8

Today’s Word:
My precious child, I have called you to 100% devotion. To love Me with all your heart, mind, soul and strength even as I love you with 100% devotion. And though you are in the world, yet, I have set you in a new place and you are a citizen of My Kingdom now. While you live in one world but are a citizen of another, you must, ‘take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ’.

For the kingdom of this world is filled with many things that leave a muddy smear; and when you let your mind dwell on these things, a heaviness and dullness creeps in like a sudden fog. And this is why I have told you to, ‘whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about such things.’ Be aware, says the Lord. There is a difference between what defiles and what benefits; and there is a difference between what is acceptable and what is best.

All of these choices I have left to you, and what you reap is always connected to what you have sown. Draw near to Me and I will draw near to you. I will still the stormy seas, and give you peace which transcends all understanding, and will guard your heart and your mind. Dig deeper, let your roots go deeper into My ways; a new strength and fragrance await you.

Scripture:
Philippians 4:7-8 “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable–if anything is excellent or praiseworthy–think about such things.”

Galatians 6:8 “The one who sows to please his sinful nature, from that nature will reap destruction; the one who sows to please the Spirit, from the Spirit will reap eternal life.”

James 4:8 “Come near to God and he will come near to you. Wash your hands, you sinners, and purify your hearts, you double-minded.”