T.H.I.N.K. before you speak

Augustine had a sign on his living room wall that said,

"He who speaks evil of an absent man or woman is not welcome at this table." Instead, try the acronym "T.H.I.N.K."the next time you are not sure whether or not you should say something.

•T- Is it Truthful?

•H- Is it Helpful?

•Is it Inspiring?

•N-Is it Necessary?

•K- Is it Kind?

Instead of speaking evil of someone, we are to "be kind to each other, tenderhearted, forgiving one another." You might say, "But they don't deserve that!" True, but neither do you or I, and God still forgave us. Paul concludes this passage by saying, "Just as God through Christ has forgiven you." Forgiven people should be forgiving people. Otherwise, we are grieving the Spirit.

To God Be the Glory

When you have considered the question Jesus is asking us "What do you want Me to do for you?", we also have to ask ourselves: "Why do I do what I do?". The Bible says

"Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men," (Colossians 3:23).

Are you searching for praise from others when you should be seeking to do what you do so your Father in Heaven can say to you: ... 'Well done, good and faithful servant! You have been faithful with a few things; I will put you in charge of many things. Come and share your master's happiness!' Matthew 25:21.

Oh Father please forgive me for wanting praise for myself instead of giving it to You. You who are worthy of all my praise and thanksgiving. You are the One who blesses me beyond my understanding. Please create in me a clean heart as I stand before Your throne of grace. In Jesus name, Amen

Our Power Supply

Our study over the past week was about "Our Power Supply", which is of course the Holy Spirit of God. On Tuesday, our prayer request was centered around this question that Jesus is asking: "What do you want Me to do for you?". The blind man knew what he wanted Jesus to do for him, so did the lame man, and the woman who touched the hem of His garment as well as the man with the sick little girl.

Stop and take a moment to ponder this question as if Jesus is asking you:
"What do you want Me to do for you?"

Right now I want you to focus on Jesus. Use your prayer time to talk to Him about yourself. In a later prayer time you can discuss your other prayer requests, but right now think about this question. Do you know what you want Jesus to do for you? He is waiting for you to let Him know.

Love,
Leigh Anne