I AM EVER SO Near You, hovering over your shoulder, reading every thought. People think that thoughts are fleeting and worthless, but yours are precious to Me.
Dear Jesus, This is glorious - yet disconcerting! Our thinking is not only the part of us that feels most hidden and secret; it is also the most difficult part of our behavior to master. In relationships with other people we can interact with them while keeping our secret thoughts to ourselves. Your ability to read our every thought is alarming, but it is also wonderful. It is a relief that there is Someone from whom we cannot hide. Secretiveness breeds loneliness. Moreover, the fact that You care about every aspect of us - even all our thoughts - demonstrates how important we are to You. Amen.
Beloved, I know how difficult it is for you to control your thoughts. Your mind is a battleground, and evil spirits work tirelessly to influence your thinking: even deceiving you with intrusive thoughts at times. Your own sinfulness also finds ample expression in your thoughts. You need to stay alert and fight against evil! I fought and died for you, so remember who you are and Whose you are. Thus you put on the helmet of salvation. This helmet not only protects your mind, it also reminds you of the victory I secured for you on the cross.
Your thoughts are precious to Me because you are My treasure. As soon as your thinking turns My way, I notice and rejoice. The more thoughts you bring to Me, the more you can share in My Joy. I disarm evil thoughts and render them powerless. Then I help you think about things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable - excellent and praiseworthy things. Ponder these things, while resting in the Peace of My Presence.
- Jesus
(Dear Jesus / Sarah Young)
Scripture Insight: Psalm 139:1-2; Ephesians 6:17 and Philippians 4:8
"O LORD, you have searched me and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar"
ReplyDelete(Psalm 139:1-2 / New International Version)
"Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God" (Ephesians 6:17 / New International Version)
"Finally, brother, 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"
(Philippians 4:8 / New International Version)