I call heaven and earth to record this day against you, that I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life, that both thou and thy seed may live:
Deuteronomy 30:19
the eyes of your understanding being enlightened; that you may know what is the hope of His calling, what are the riches of the glory of His inheritance in the saints, and what is the exceeding greatness of His power toward us who believe, according to the working of His mighty power
Ephesians 1:18-19
May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace as you trust in him, so that you may overflow with hope by the power of the Holy Spirit.
Romans 15:13
Surely the righteous will never be shaken; they will be remembered forever. They will have no fear of bad news; their hearts are steadfast, trusting in the LORD.
Psalm 112:6-7
When I pray for someone, I take them to the cross immediately. I never carry them because I can’t. Only Jesus can. He designed it that way. Thank You, God.
Please don’t let the devil convince you that you do not have to take thoughts captive to the obedience of Christ. Don’t let Satan make you think you can be lazy about this. He wants us to choose death each day. Remember, he a liar and the father of lies. John 8:44
I know it’s a real battle to learn to take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ. With panic disorder, anxiety disease and other issues, it’s been hard for me to take every thought captive. But with the help of Holy Spirit, we can obey God’s Word in this arena. Please never discount taking thoughts captive, precious people. It’s one of the most important ways that God sets “life” before us each day. If we choose life, we choose to take defeating and care-filled thoughts captive to Jesus. All care, worry, insecurity, inferiority, anger, bitterness, fear, you name it, begins with a thought. We were never designed to carry these heavy things. Take your cares to Jesus and His cross and leave them there. That’s where they belong. Jesus desires for us to live free from the weight of care and all the rest of the above listed items. Take thoughts captive to the obedience of Christ. It’s not a suggestion. It’s a liberating command from the lover of our souls, Jesus.
Come to me (Jesus, and one of the major ways we “come to Him” is by taking thoughts captive), all who labor and are heavy laden, and I will give you rest. Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. For my yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”
Matthew 11:28-30
I love you all.
God bless,
Mark