Daily Bible Reading - Monday October 5th

I like how in Colossians it’s telling us to let our roots grow deep down into Him.  Now that we have Christ Jesus in our hearts we have to let our roots grow in Him so that we are grounded and ready for anything.  Like most tree’s their roots grow deep into the ground so that nothing can shake them loose.  On the other hand there are a few tree’s that their roots just sort of stay near the surface and are not as grounded as deep, those tree’s wont with stand a hard storm, they will end up being pulled up and blown down.  We want to be like the tree planted by the river where the roots go so deep that nothing can shake them, that’s how God has intended for us to be.  How do we get grounded like that?  By what we’ve been doing all year now, reading and studying His Word, letting it sink into our heart and by prayer.  Prayer waters the Word that is in our hearts like seed in the ground.  Prayer helps the Word in our hearts grow and the roots of the Word to grow and grab hold of us, that’s how I want to be for sure.

Today’s Reading

Jeremiah 4:19-6:15
Colossians 1:18-2:7
Psalm 77:1-20
Proverbs 24:23-25

Daily Devotional

"I think it right, as long as I am in this tabernacle (tent, body), to stir you up by way of remembrance"
(II Peter 1:13, AMP)

Do you know that when we dwell on the wrong things, it affects our moods? We get down, discouraged, and lose our hope. Some people today don't have the joy and the enthusiasm God wants them to have because they are constantly dwelling on negative things.

But if we want to be in the position to take hold of all that God has in store for us, we have to stir ourselves up by changing our thinking. Instead of dwelling on and remembering all the bad things that have happened in life, you have to remember all the good things God has done for you. Every time you give God praise, every time you sing a song of victory, you are acknowledging and remembering His goodness. You are causing your mind to focus on what He's done for you. And, I'm convinced one reason the scripture tells us to bless the Lord at all times is because you can't praise and complain at the same time!

I encourage you today, stay proactive. Don't become passive in your thought life. Don't let your guard down. Keep stirring yourself up by remembering His faithfulness and watch what He will do on your behalf!

A PRAYER FOR TODAY

"Father in heaven, today I choose to keep my mind focused on Your goodness. Thank You for Your grace, mercy, and loving-kindness. Thank You for sending Your Son, Jesus so that I can live in victory. I bless and praise You today. In Jesus' Name. Amen."