Checking my filter

 

2 Corinthians 10:5 NIV

We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.

This week I found myself becoming irritable and grumpy.  My morning routine felt rushed and I couldn't settle into my days. When I started to feel this way I began to pray because I wanted to guard my heart. Proverbs 4: 23 tell us to "above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it."

I had to check the filter of my mind and bring negative thoughts into captivity.  I had to look at life the way God sees it.  I had to let go of those thoughts that lifted up pride and self-righteousness.  I had to forgive when it was hard and give things over to God.

I did not want any roots of bitterness to destroy my joy.  The enemy would have us focus on self and all that is going wrong rather than all the good that God does or just simply think on the good that God is.    I had to pause and breathe and let the rhythm of the Spirit run my day.  I had to take those thoughts that would rise up against being gentle and kind and put them in check.  I had to keep my mind on Christ and let His peace settle in.  I used the word to check myself and regulate my mind and heart and as always the word produces.  

It's a busy time of year.  A time where people begin to feel rushed as the days appear to be shortening.  Our "happy" gets bump, but we can keep our joy if we remember to focus on Christ and speak life into our lives.

Lord, I thank You for being with me when I was irritable and I thank You for your redirection.  I thank You for You.  Thank You for dying on the Cross so that I might have my sins forgiven and have life instead of death.  Thank You for being the magnificent God that You are.  In Jesus name I do pray. Amen