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Category Archives: Constructive Thought
Pure-Hearted
Matthew 5:8 (AMP) Blessed [anticipating God’s presence, spiritually mature] are the pure in heart [those with integrity, moral courage, and godly character], for they will see God. Create in me a pure heart, Lord (Psalm 51:10), make me spiritually mature. … Continue reading
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Broken-Hearted
Our Great Physician changes stony hearts (yesterday’s post). He also repairs broken hearts. Psalm 147:3 (AMP) He heals the brokenhearted And binds up their wounds [healing their pain and comforting their sorrow]. Jesus: the cure for what ails us.
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Stone-Hearted
Stone-hearted? In need of a heart transplant? Ezekiel 36:26-27 (VOICE) I will plant a new heart and new spirit inside of you. I will take out your stubborn, stony heart and give you a willing, tender heart of flesh. And I will … Continue reading
Whole-Hearted
Want to know God better, to be more like Jesus? Jeremiah 29:13 (EXB) You will search for me. And when you search for me with all your heart, you will find me. Put your heart in it!
Christ-Minded
1 Corinthians 2:16 (NLT) “Who can know the Lord’s thoughts? Who knows enough to teach him?” But we understand these things, for we have the mind of Christ. Like-minded with God. Wow! Lord God, teach me to think like … Continue reading
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Single-Minded
Luke 10:27 (NIV) Love the Lord your God . . . with all your mind. Single-minded love for God — good for you!
Double-Minded
Have you ever asked God for something and then made a back-up plan in case God didn’t come through? I have, more often than I care to say. James had something to say about it. James 1:6-8 (NIV) But … Continue reading
Sober-Minded
2 Timothy 4:5 (EXB) But you should control yourself [be sober-minded] at all times. Sober-minded (néphó in the Greek) means free from intoxicating influences. Let’s think beyond alcohol or drugs. Ponder this from HELPS Word-studies (https://biblehub.com/greek/3525.htm): “free from … Continue reading
Like-Minded
This week, my pastor’s message was on unity in the church. The Apostle Peter would agree. 1 Peter 3:8 (NIV) Finally, all of you, be like-minded, be sympathetic, love one another, be compassionate and humble. Sympathetic, not indifferent. … Continue reading
The Spirit’s Power in Me
In Jesus Christ’s own words: John 20:22 (NLT) Then he breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.” Acts 1:8 “You will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes upon you.” The breath of God = POWER. Breathe on … Continue reading
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