daily prayer

   Good morning everyone! How are we all faithing? Along with the same thoughts as yesterday we need to remember that those thoughts that can become sin must be snatched captive. Like we saw yesterday, the thought isn't the sin it's what we do with it. Now taking captive thoughts isn't always easy to do because of our eyes and because of our feelings. Some people get their feelings hurt easily and fall into spiteful feelings and the thoughts of retaliation that beget sin. Ever talked to someone who said,"I'd like to whoop their tail for saying that to me"? Sure you have! And the thought that was listened to probably was something like, "that jerk! he can't do that!" or "I'll teach him not to do that!"  Not saying that some don't deserve a slap or two but is it prudent? Has sin come from a judgemental heart? Has sin come from a thought  process spurned from the pits of hell that smell like smoke? We have to pray quickly and learn to recognise those types of thoughts that provoke sinful behavior. It's not always easy but keeping the grace we have from Jesus in the forefront of our minds will make us pause for quick reflection before we act. Think on these...

2 Corinthians 10:5

 We are destroying speculations and every lofty thing raised up against the knowledge of God, and we are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ, and we are ready to punish all disobedience, whenever your obedience is complete.

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Romans 1:21-22
For even though they knew God, they did not honor Him as God, or give thanks; but they became futile in their speculations, and their foolish heart was darkened. Professing to be wise, they became fools,
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Psalms 139:1-2

O LORD, Thou hast searched me and known me.
Thou dost know when I sit down and when I rise up;
Thou dost understand my thought from afar.
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Jeremiah 4:14
Wash your heart from evil, O Jerusalem,
That you may be saved.
How long will your wicked thoughts
Lodge within you?
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Heavenly Father,
  Thank you for your Holy Spirit that lives in us and guides us. Help us recognise the crafty ways of the evil one and his minion. Help us take captive those thoughts that cause us to sin against you. Lord, lead us and enlighten us to truth when people step on us. Let us see the inner man so we can respond with honor and revelation of your grace. Thank you for walking with us and putting up with us. We honor, praise and love you Lord, in Jesus name we pray, amen