The Bible says what we think, is what we are. We can be positive or negative.
We are so tempted to think negative, unproductive and even sinful thoughts. What we think is what we become.
Have you ever been unable to sleep because something is bothering you that your mind will not let you rest? I think we have all been there.
What can we do about these thoughts? The Bible has the answer.
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, 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. Philippians 4:8
If we listen to the news media, we may experience fear, worry, doubt, defeat, and discouragement.
Wars, natural disasters, spreading of coronavirus and other bad news can cause us to have negative thoughts.
These thoughts can cause our faith in Jesus to falter. How can we overcome and get back to a secure faith in Jesus?
First, read the Bible daily. Remember who Jesus is and what He has done for us. He is our Savior. We can trust Him with our life.
Do not listen to negative reports. Be aware but do not let the news become an obsession. Turn it off if you have to.
Stay away from people who are negative. Fellowship and seek Godly council from spiritual Christians.
Pray and ask the Holy Spirit to guide us into a closer relationship with the Lord. God loves us and will take care of us no matter what the circumstances.
Many people will be celebrating New Year’s Eve tonight drinking, going to parties, etc., only to start the New Year with a headache and hangover. We can start our New Year with a clean heart.
Christians take time this evening to pray for forgiveness for the unconfessed sins that we have committed. If you have never accepted Jesus as your Savior there is no better way to start a new year than becoming a new person in Christ. Happy New Year. May 2022 bring you and your loved ones peace and joy that only the Lord can give.
2 Corinthians 5:17 Therefore if any man be in Christ, he is a new creature: old things are passed away; behold, all things are become new.
Christmas is over, time to take down the beautiful decorations and keeping in our hearts the memories of Christmas 2021. It always makes me sad to put away those wonderful things that make Christmas special every year. As we put away the lights, tree, nativity sets, let us NOT put away the truth of Christmas, Jesus was born into this world to be our Savior, and it is our responsibility to tell others. So let us make a resolution to be better witnesses in 2022 and Serve Our Savior with more zeal than we ever had before.
Witnessing is a little more difficult because of the restrictions in some areas, but we can make phone calls, write notes and use social media to be a witness for the Lord. Be creative. Think of someone today who needs the Lord and pray for him or her, and then contact them. People need the Lord now more than ever.
Acts 26:22-23 Having therefore obtained help of God, I continue unto this day, witnessing both to small and great, saying none other things than those which the prophets and Moses did say should come. That Christ should suffer, and that he should be the first that should rise from the dead, and should shew light unto the people, and to the Gentil
What a wonderful verse to start with for the month of December! God does supply all our needs.
Some people have abundance of money and material things. Others have very little. The Christmas season is a time for giving. It is not the cost of the gifts, it is the gift given from the heart that counts.
A phone call, letter or an invitation for a meal can mean more than the most expensive present in the world. Your time with your friends and family is the most meaningful gift you can give.
God wants the same thing. You can give a large offering, go to church or do some charity work, but the most important thing you can give to God is time to read His word, pray and then tell someone else about His special gift, the Lord Jesus.
Most of us start our day with a cup of coffee. The most important way to start our mornings though, is to spend it with Jesus. We must not neglect to read His Word and pray. That is a perfect way to start our day along with the coffee.
Psalms 5:3 My voice shalt thou hear in the morning, O Lord; in the morning will I direct my prayer unto thee, and will look up.
Today many of us will go to church to worship God our Savior, Jesus. Some people cannot go to church for various reasons but worship Him in their hearts.
Others choose not to worship God at all but follow after pleasure and things that are unimportant.
Someday, the Bible tells us that every knee will bow to Jesus. Which do you choose? Worship Him today or be forced to bow your knee to Him at the judgement seat?
Center for Evangelists 
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