Face Forming Thoughts

Here is a quote I read recently:

“The fingers of your thoughts are molding your face ceaselessly” ~Charles Reznikoff

One day I will see Jesus face to face. Yet I believe now that just like the parable in Matthew 25 about the sheep and goats tells us that Jesus is somehow found or represented in the least of these, we can in some ways see Jesus face to face now.

Prevenient Grace tells me that God is at work in everyone drawing them to Himself. I want to see that, to recognize it, to discover it. In light of the quote above, I wonder if the reason I do not see it more is not because it is not true in their lives, in their face, but rather my face is not molding right.

How seriously do I take this instruction from the Word of God...

Philippians 4:8 (NIV) "⁸ Finally, brothers and sisters, 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."

 Lord, may I see your grace at work in others, but first may I welcome and allow your grace to have sway in me.

James, 3:18, 
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Have a Great Day!

Last week I received this card in the mail...

The verse on it is Philippians 4:6

"Never worry about anything. But in every situation let God know what you need in prayers and requests while giving thanks."

The results of obedience to this command follows in the next verse...

"Then God’s peace, which goes beyond anything we can imagine, will guard your thoughts and emotions through Christ Jesus." (v. 7)

Now the abundance that follows...Freedom from the bondage of negativity and doubt. We are free to fill our minds with the "good stuff" 

"Finally, brothers and sisters, keep your thoughts on whatever is right or deserves praise: things that are true, honorable, fair, pure, acceptable, or commendable." (Philippians 4:8 GW)

Thanks Paul the Apostle and Pastor Paul at Living Well Church of the Nazarene for the reminder today.

Truly a great day!

James 4:14,

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Thank You, Lord!

This morning while I was praying I got to a place in our conversation where I was pouring over all of the things that I was presenting as requests to God. After praying for a few people, I paused, because I felt like the Lord said to pray this way, "Lord, thank you for healing so and so, thank you for providing for so and so, thank you for restoring so and so." None of these miracles have happened yet, but when I was done thanking God for all that He is going to do, I was encouraged and strengthened by all that the Lord and I had been imagining together.

Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. Philippians 4:6

Enter his gates with thanksgiving
    and his courts with praise;
    give thanks to him and praise his name. Psalm 100:4

I usually attend the evening Ladies' Prayer at our church, but I heard that in this morning's meeting that is exactly how they were led to pray as well. I love how God affirms and weaves His tapestry together.

James 4:14,
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