As Christians it's vital to weave into our day times of silence and solitude if we want to receive the spiritual guidance and discernment that is necessary to tune in to the Holy Spirit and live in the love, purpose, and obedience of God.
Generally, how we begin our day determines how our day will end: if we will start the day with meditation, the word of God, and prayer, we create a space for the Lord’s guidance, wisdom, and blessing.
On the other hand, if we begin the morning rushing, frustrated, or worried, we will tend to carry these emotions through our day. If Jesus is Lord of our life and we want to live a life surrendered to Him, it is imperative that we give time to daily devotions that include spiritual reading, meditating on the Word, and spending time waiting in God’s presence.
The Bible says that in God’s presence is the fullness of joy. Any time we spend with God is never wasted. Through Christian meditation we learn to quiet our minds from fear, worry, negativity, and unnecessary distractions. Because our thoughts are linked to our emotions, toxic moods often follow toxic thoughts. Plus, our thoughts can be so jumbled that we don’t recognize them or there effects on our emotions.
By observing our thoughts and bringing them under the obedience of Christ, we can learn to maintain peace of mind and joy. Daily devotions allow time to get still before the Lord so we can observe and eliminate faithless mindsets and cast every care on him.
God, help Sarah make time for you consistently. Refresh her spirit as she rests and vacations in the coming weeks.
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