Today's Scripture Passage: Romans 12:1-2
1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform 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.
Today's Scripture Message:
In as much as you are what you eat, you are exactly who you think you are. You are the only one walking in your shoes. How do you improve the way you look and feel? Change the way you think of yourself. Work on you everyday, taking a moment to take inventory of where you are in that moment, what you can do in this day to make just one thing better. Understand the intent of your creation was fully of PURPOSE and never stop seeking understanding of what that purpose is. Seek knowledge of your lineage within the Word of God and own your crown, maintaining that royalty daily with the renewal of your mind.
Prayer for the day:
Father, you took the time to create in me all that was necessary for me to grow according to your will and purpose for my life. I assume full responsibility for the vessel you have provisioned me as and will do all I can to maintain it for your use. Remove from me what is of no benefit to my development and place in my life all that is so I mature exactly as you intended, in Jesus’ name, Amen.
Thought for the day:
"I am miles ahead with ideas and excitement in the mind, and that is where it all begins. I feel that when I get myself organized and am in one place long enough, I will have so much energy of mind and belief that I will be able to accomplish infinitely more. My thoughts will be larger and clearer, and with a renewal of life."
~Anne Perry
Goal for the Day
It’s time to clean house and get rid of the clutter.
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Pastor Dickow’s Fast from Wrong Thinking
Revolution Day 7:
Today we’re fasting from the thought that says, “Something that good could never happen to me.” Often we see good or great things happen to others, but we just don’t think it could happen to us.
Let’s change it today:
1. Expect good things to happen to you EVERY DAY! Psalm 23:6 says, “Goodness and mercy shall follow you all the days of your life...”
2. Big! Renew your mind to God’s language. For example: “Ask for the nations” (Psalm 2); “Speak to the mountain” (Mark 11); “your descendants shall be as numerous as the stars” (Genesis 15); “you shall possess the land” (Numbers 13), etc. God uses BIG language and gives us big dreams.
3. Ask Big! Ephesians 3:20 says, “God is able to do exceeding abundantly beyond all that we can ask or think.” Start asking and thinking the way God says to.
4. Never stop dreaming and envisioning a better life. In Acts 2:17 God says: 'In the last days I will pour out my Spirit upon all people. Your sons and daughters will prophesy. Your young men will see visions, and your old men will dream dreams.’
5. Take your seat! What do I mean? God has seated us with Jesus Christ in heavenly places (Ephesians 2:6). He has given us DIVINE point of view. We are already positioned ABOVE our wildest dreams and expectations, so let’s begin to expect them today!
THINK IT & SAY IT:
I give up small thinking. I expect good things to happen to me every day of my life. I agree with God’s way of looking at things. I decide to think bigger every day; and to ask for the things God said I could ask for. I accept the visions and dreams that the Holy Spirit wants to give me. I have been given power, love and a sound mind—to fulfill God’s purpose for my life, in Jesus’ Name.
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Daily Lenten Reflection from
St. Michael of Old Town
Tuesday of the First Week of Lent
March 15, 2011
“As We Forgive Those Who Trespass Against Us” Matthew 6:12
Never has the phrase in the Lord’s Prayer “As we forgive those whose trespass against us” struck me so strongly as it did this past Sunday. I had literally been trespassed against—well, my home at least.
Last week I came home to my back door being knocked in and my house torn through. The burglar made off with jewelry and my sense of security. I was scared, angry, felt violated and wondered where I failed in protecting my home .I was vulnerable and out of fear, condemned the person who would do such a thing to me.
Over the next few days, we fixed the door and took steps to make our home more secure. It dawned on me one morning after the house was back to “normal” that this crime was a desperate attempt by a desperate person in order to fill a need. Did the burglar need the money to support a drug habit or to feed his family? Whatever the reason, it was irrelevant. I was struck by the quote “there but for the grace of God go I.” Am I not a devastating event away from being broke mentally and physically? Absolutely. We all are. Though I do not know this person, I am still a human and suffer the same as he does. I decided to pray, to forgive this man, to help him find the light of Christ. In doing so, I gained my security back: security in the love and mercy of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Missy Peterson
God of Compassion and Mercy, help me to respond to situations that are direct attacks against me with a forgiving heart. Heal me. Strengthen me on this path of discipleship. Fill me with your love that I may be a vessel of healing and love for others. Amen.
Happy 73rd Day of the New Year
Daily Affirmation: “Something GREAT Is Going to Happen To and Through Me Today!!!
LIVE ON PURPOSE!!! LET’S GO!!!
Many Blessings!!!
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