Renewed Mind, Renewed Life

[lyl1114]

Luke 10:38-42

38 As Jesus and his disciples were on their way, he came to a village where a woman named Martha opened her home to him. 39 She had a sister called Mary, who sat at the Lord’s feet listening to what he said. 40 But Martha was distracted by all the preparations that had to be made. She came to him and asked, “Lord, don’t you care that my sister has left me to do the work by myself? Tell her to help me!”

41 “Martha, Martha,” the Lord answered, “you are worried and upset about many things, 42 but few things are needed—or indeed only one. Mary has chosen what is better, and it will not be taken away from her.”

As I was listening to the song, Praise you in this storm by casting crowns, I was picturing myself, a tiny weeny little thing, getting mad at God, the BIG creator of the WHOLE entire universe. How He can just squish me like a pesty ant...but He didn't. My Loving God, He was once again patient with me...

Oh I get so carried away with all the busyness of this world, of the daily life. I wouldn't consider myself a very-organized-need-to-plan-everything-out kinda person. Quite the opposite if you ask my husband. He's like that. But I like to plan how we are going to get by every month, if not everyday. I really thought I wasn't asking much...

As I sat here in front of the computer, closing my eyes, to meditate on today's trials, seeking the Holy Spirit...the story about mary and martha popped into my mind. I am very much like martha. When all Jesus is asking is to be with Him. Focus on Him. Listen to Him. Spend time with Him.

Matthew 6:33
But seek ye first the kingdom of God, and his righteousness; and all these things shall be added unto you.

Proverbs 3:5-6
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart
and lean not on your own understanding;
6 in all your ways submit to him,
and he will make your paths straight.

In the midst of my storm, I couldn't think straight...just overwhelmed with anger and fear. Now that the storm in me has subsided, I could hear God.

As I stare into the mind chart from cccc counseling study, I felt all the negative things
Anger: why isn't God making anything go right in my life?
Jealousy: why are everyone's lives better than mine?
Fear: would we ever gonna make ends meet?
Doubt: Would God really supply all our needs?
Pride: can't reach out and ask for help.
hate: hate the situation

Now I Eject them and replace with:
Courage: Isaiah 41:10
So do not fear, for I am with you; do not be dismayed, for I am your God. I will strengthen you and help you; I will uphold you with my righteous right hand.
Faith/Belief: Psalm 37:3-5, 7a
Trust in the Lord and do good; so you will live in the land, and enjoy security. Take delight in the Lord and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the Lord; trust in him, and he will act. Be still before the Lord, and wait patiently for him.

Colossians 3:15
And let the peace of Christ rule in your hearts, to which indeed you were called in one body. And be thankful.

[Mackenaw]

Amen! Amen!! Amen!!!

God is so Good!!!

Very inspiring, Lyl1114. Thank you for sharing. Thank You Holy Spirit.

God bless and keep you.
Love,
Mack

[lyl1114]

After all this time struggling with how to trust God...I am finally figuring it out. Because I put a lot of emphasis on how I was going to trust God. But it is GOD that I need to focus on. As for myself, I can't figure out a plan or a next move on how I am going to trust... Last night I was imagining myself, on my knees praying. Then I imagined Jesus coming into my body and just taking over. (Thank you, Holy Spirit, for helping me with visuals!) Now He is at the handle, and I just need to sit in the passenger seat. What do I do now that Jesus is steering and I am sitting next to Him? Just wait for Him to take me wherever He wants to take me. Maybe talk to Him as He is driving and listen to what He has to say. (Spending time and reading the Word is very essential to success, from what I have experienced) It really is as simple as that! Well, for me anyway. This has taught me how to let Go. And Let GOD.
Also, I have to accept, every moment in my life isn't going to be peaceful and I sure am NOT going to be perfect but I know how to ask God to give me that peace. I will face many trials, but I know and hopefully right away, I will let go and let God lead me through the trials. Not away from the trials and hardships but THROUGH (I must still experience and learn). I can see myself growing and understanding more. I am gaining insight and wisdom to God and how I should live. It is just the beginning so I don't know much but excited what He has planned for me. It took a while to take that step of letting go. I thought I did but I think I am now REEEAAAALLLLLLY letting go and letting God.

This was my late grandmothers favorite verse:
Call to me and I will answer you and tell you great and unsearchable things you do not know. Jeremiah 33:3

[lyl1114]

SLOW FADE by Casting Crowns
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0wo26sCH-Fw

Be careful little eyes what you see
It's the second glance that ties your hands as darkness pulls the strings
Be careful little feet where you go
For it's the little feet behind you that are sure to follow

It's a slow fade when you give yourself away
It's a slow fade when black and white have turned to gray
Thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day
It's a slow fade, it's a slow fade

Be careful little ears what you hear
When flattery leads to compromise, the end is always near
Be careful little lips what you say
For empty words and promises lead broken hearts astray

It's a slow fade when you give yourself away
It's a slow fade when black and white have turned to gray
Thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day

The journey from your mind to your hands
Is shorter than you're thinking
Be careful if you think you stand
You just might be sinking

It's a slow fade when you give yourself away
It's a slow fade when black and white have turned to gray
Thoughts invade, choices are made, a price will be paid
When you give yourself away
People never crumble in a day
Daddies never crumble in a day
Families never crumble in a day

Oh be careful little eyes what see
Oh be careful little eyes what you see
For the Father up above is looking down in love
Oh be careful little eyes what you see

[Christnundrconstruxn]

I love this song, and there is SO much truth in it
I mean every word has truth to it.

I hope your doing ok and you have a good weekend
Cuc

[lyl1114]

Thanks, cuc!!!!

Wishing you a wonderful weekend as well~!!

[lyl1114]

1 Peter 5:8 (KJV)
Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walketh about, seeking whom he may devour:

I had let my guard down the past few weeks. Little by little, I dug a hole deeper and deeper, that it was hard to get out. The enemy will deceive us and unless we are aware and in constant contact with the Lord, without knowing, we will go astray. Scary. ("People never crumble in a day. It's a slow fade, it's a slow fade")

Realized that I have so much of "self" left that it gets hard to turn back to God when I know I am at fault. Pride. Self pity. But thank you, God, for Your amazing patience and Your grace. I do not deserve and I cannot work to receive His grace. I just need to take as is and be grateful...VERY grateful.

Titus 3:5 (KJV)
Not by works of righteousness which we have done, but according to his mercy he saved us, by the washing of regeneration, and renewing of the Holy Ghost;

Only if I can be alert and remember to be grateful...always...

[lyl1114]

I feel so ashamed as I reread my last post...because I know what to do and don't do it...or don't do what I need to do...
I have been away for awhile...and I have lost the joy I felt when God lovingly lead me here so that I can seek Him with my whole heart. This site helps me and guides me to understanding and knowing God. The peace...I have lost because I lost sight of what is important.
I was also too ashamed to come here...out of guilt. But I need accountability. I haven't asked God for forgiveness yet but thought I come here first to confess my sin and ask for prayers. I truly am a failure...without God, that is...
God, please forgive this pitiful sinner, in Jesus name.

[Mackenaw]

Hello Lyl1114

God bless you this day.

It is so good to see you posting, again. I've missed you and prayed you would return, soon. Yeah!!! Thank You Jesus!!!

You said:

I feel so ashamed as I reread my last post...because I know what to do and don't do it...or don't do what I need to do...

The Apostle Paul wrote similarly in Romans Chapter 7(check out verses 15-25), but he did not allow shame to condemn him, but was mindful and also wrote, by inspiration of The Holy Spirit...Romans 8:1 There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit.

You said:

I was also too ashamed to come here...out of guilt. But I need accountability. I haven't asked God for forgiveness yet but thought I come here first to confess my sin and ask for prayers. I truly am a failure...without God

Shame and guilt -- now who might be behind that? I'll tell you who...the enemy of our souls, Satan. His whole mission is to steal, kill and destroy and have us believe any lie that will keep us from God, even to shame us.

I suggest you go to God, quickly, and be renewed: confess and repent, and receive His blessed grace and mercy. The Lord loves you so very much, Lyl1114.

You need accountability? So do I! We NEED God all the time!!! The moment we start believing the lie that we can do this on our own, you can be sure we're gonna fall. Isn't God Good??? Amen! God is Good All The Time!!! Thank You Jesus!!!

Renewal is daily necessity. And, for me, it is necessary several times a day. I NEED You, Lord \o/ \o/ \o/

My prayers are rising to our Lord in the name of Jesus, on your behalf, Lyl1114. May God's blessed will be done.

It's good to have you home, Lyl1114 (((hugs)))

God bless and keep you.
Love,
Mack

[lyl1114]

Thank you, Sister Mack!

I have missed you as well. Thank you always for your prayers and encouragement. Really, I have been running around like a headless chicken. Just caught up with daily busyness but not really accomplishing anything and always feeling overwhelmed with failure and emptiness. I really am unwise and need guidance with life. Thank goodness for God's unfailing love and faithfulness. Seeking God to show me and guide me in what He wants of me. "Speak, Lord. your servant is listening..." This will have to be my prayer.

[lyl1114]

HOW CAN I KEEP FROM SINGING by Chris Tomlin

There is an endless song
Echoes in my soul
I hear the music ring

And though the storms may come
I am holding on
To the rock I cling

How can I keep from singing Your praise
How can I ever say enough
How amazing is Your love
How can I keep from shouting Your name
I know I am loved by the King
And it makes my heart want to sing

I will lift my eyes
In the darkest night
For I know my Savior lives

And I will walk with You
Knowing You'll see me through
And sing the songs You give

How can I keep from singing your praise?
How can I ever say enough, how amazing is your love?
How can I keep from shouting your name?
I know i am loved by the king, and it makes my heart want to sing

I can sing in the troubled times
Sing when I win
I can sing when I lose my step
And fall down again
I can sing 'cause You pick me up
Sing 'cause You're there
I can sing 'cause You hear me, Lord
When I call to You in prayer
I can sing with my last breath
Sing for I know
That I'll sing with the angels
And the saints around the

how can I keep from singing your praise
how can I ever say enough how amazing is your love
how can I keep from shouting your name
I know i am loved by the king and it makes my heart
I am loved by the king and it makes my heart
I am loved by the king and it makes my heart want to sing

i can sing

[lyl1114]

It's been awhile since I've been here...

renewed mind, renewed life...

thinking a lot about the mind. I guess our world is really what is in our mind...so were are here learning how to protect it...pulling out the weeds and filling it with the fruits of the spirit.
My husband's grandmother is 88 and I have never met a sharper person than her. She is so alert and so quick, I have a hard time following her in our conversation. But within the past few days, she has started to show early signs of dementia. It breaks my heart. How alert we try to be, when our body is aging and deteriorating, it becomes impossible. She loves the Lord so I know she will be with the Lord. But the whole process of dying still scares me. Will it be painful? Will it be quick? Who will greet me in the other side? What will happen the moment I die? And sometimes, I am not 100 percent sure when I die, God will say, welcome home. What if I thought I was saved but when I face God, He says otherwise?

Life is very complicated. I'm sure back in the days, things weren't so hectic as it is now. So many things go on in a day. So many things I should be doing but I don't get to it. When my life was completely chaotic and I felt like I had no where to go...I ran to God. And I found this site. But once things kinda settled down, I realized that I was slowly going back to my old ways...

renewing the mind...it is a continuous process. I have to learn to start each day with seeking God's guidance. I know I should but I don't because my body is too tired. I barely get up and start the day. But I still talk to Holy Spirit throughout the day, but not as much as I should. Lord, forgive me. I am so sick of my up and downs in my spiritual walk with you, Lord, but thank You that You are so patient. I feel there is this cloud over my mind. I feel numb and don't feel alert. I am once again just drifting through this life...without "doing." Lord, remove this haze from my mind...help me to be clear minded and guide me to "do" Your will.