Titus 2:1 GW Tell believers to live the kind of life that goes along with accurate teachings. 

What we listen to, what we read, who we hang out with, what we feed our minds does make a difference. Our thoughts, attitudes, actions and choices are directly related to what is in our minds.

Do I feed my mind that which honors or dishonors God, that which leads me to or away from Christ?

Lord, help me examine what goes in my mind and eliminate those things that dishonor You. Amen.

V. 7-8 GW Always set an example by doing good things. When you teach, be an example of moral purity and dignity. Speak an accurate message that cannot be condemned. Then those who oppose us will be ashamed because they cannot say anything bad about us. 

Posted by Carolyn R Scheidies at 5:47 AM CST

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II Peter 3:18 Mkjv But grow in grace and in knowledge of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. To Him be the glory, both now and to the day of eternity. Amen.

How do we deal with growing apostacy around us? By clinging to Jesus, by developing our relationship with Him through communication, in knowledge of His Word, through reading, study, memorization and listening as God speaks through His Word to us.

We will fall away or not be effective for God if we fill our minds with the world's ways, perversions and philosophies. Only as we focus on Him will we understand truth from error, follow His light and have His peace inside.

Psalm 5:11-12 MKJV But let all who put their trust in You rejoice; let them always shout for joy, because You defend them. And let those who love Your name be joyful in You. For You; O LORD, will bless the righteous; with favor You will surround him as with a shield.

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Posted by Carolyn R Scheidies at 9:55 AM CDT

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Job 16:1-2 MKJ V And Job answered and said, I have heard many suchthings . You are all miserable comforters.

We Americans, like Job's friends, are not comfortable with silence. We awkwardly try to fill the void, often with useless assurances or complaints. When we do, we often make things worse, not better. Sometimes all we need say is "I'm sorry" and offer a hand or hug.

Sometimes we just need to quiet and listen. Others don't need more Job's comforters with opinions and suggestions, they need friends to be there. A listening ear and a hug.

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Posted by Carolyn R Scheidies at 8:25 AM CDT

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Micah 6:8 GW You mortals, the LORD has told you what is good. This is what the LORD requires from you: to do what is right, to love mercy, and to live humbly with your God.

How do we know what is right? By knowing God, by knowing His Word and by staying in communication with Him--listening & following His guidance through His Word & prayer.

Only then will we know mercy for God and His love will be who we are. Want to live humbly with God? Then ask Jesus Christ to live within.

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Posted by Carolyn R Scheidies at 9:42 AM CDT

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Eccl. 3:11 GW It is beautiful how God has done everything at the right time. He has put a sense of eternity in people's minds. Yet, mortals still can't grasp what God is doing from the beginning to the end of time.

There is a right time and place. Too often we run ahead of God's timing, not willing to wait or listen to His voice, caution or guidance, and wonder why our words/actions do more harm than good.

We need to realize, and truly, believe God has a plan and a purpose. It is our job to get on board with what that is. Then we'll wait, and what we do in His timing, in His way will have positive benefits for all concerned.

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Posted by Carolyn R Scheidies at 8:52 AM CDT

Updated: Monday, 19 May 2008 8:54 AM CDT

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O LORD, set a guard at my mouth. Keep watch over the door of my lips. Psalm 141:3

How often should I be praying this prayer? How often do I open mouth, insert foot? You'd think I'd learn.

Maybe the problem is I 'm not walking as close to Christ or listening to His voice as I should. Maybe I need to start working on that.

Help me, Lord, follow You more today. 

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Posted by Carolyn R Scheidies at 9:26 AM CDT

Updated: Wednesday, 26 March 2008 9:28 AM CDT

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