Power Thoughts Devotional

[Nannette]

Day 1

Mind, Mouth, Moods, and Attitudes


Behold, I give unto you power to tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy: and nothing shall by any means hurt you.
LUKE 10:19

This is typically how your mind, mouth, moods, and attitudes are connected: When you have a negative circumstance, you have a negative thought. Then you say a negative thing about the circumstance, and then your mood begins to sink. Next you get a bad attitude, and you end up with more negative circumstances than you started with.

But you can break this cycle in your life. Did you know that? Luke 10:19 says we have power to “tread on serpents and scorpions, and over all the power of the enemy”

To tread means “to walk all over, to take steps, to take action, to resist.” You have the power to do these things. When you have a problem, nothing negative will fix it. Keep your mind, mouth, moods, and attitudes positive, and watch God work miracles on your behalf.


Power Thought: In Christ, I have power over negative thinking.


Joyce Meyer, Power Thoughts Devotional: 365 Daily Inspirations for Winning the Battle of the Mind

 

[Nannette]

In the morning You hear my voice, O Lord; in the morning I prepare [a prayer, a sacrifice] for You and watch and wait [for You to speak to my heart].

Psalm 5:3


Starting each day right is important. We are more likely to be satisfied with the outcome of any day if we begin it in a positive way than if we get up dreading what lies ahead of us. I encourage you to start each day as I do—with God. Spend as much time with Him as you can, based on your schedule. The only way to get your day off to a good start is to start it with Him. Talk to Him, ask for His help and guidance in all you do, and submit your day to Him for His direction. Take in God’s Word in some form through studying it, reading it, listening to it, or watching someone teach or preach it. Whether it’s one verse of Scripture or an entire chapter in the Bible, it will help you.

Going to God first, before we do anything else, is a way of honoring Him and saying with our actions “Apart from You, Lord, I can do nothing” (based on John 15:5). You might even consider lying in bed for five minutes after you wake up and using that time to talk to God about your day. This is an especially good idea if you have small children or a busy household that is active from the moment you get out of bed. If you do only have a short time in the morning, make an effort to spend more time with God later in the day.

David knew that God heard his voice in the morning, and he watched and waited for God to speak to his heart (Psalm 5:3). I hope you’ll do the same.

Prayer of the Day: Lord, help me start each day with You. Guide my steps, give me peace, and lead me in Your direction. Thank You for Your presence and wisdom, amen.

Adapted from Mornings with God

 

[Nannette]

Day 2

Always Be Content


Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”
HEBREWS 13:5

Finances can play a big part in a person’s sense of contentment. We would all like to always have more money than we need; however, for most of us, there are times in life when that is not the case. It is important for us to keep a good attitude either way.

As long as we are breathing on this Earth, we are going to encounter a mixture of things we like and things we don’t like, but God wants us to be content with what we have—no matter what. Being content shows that we trust God to provide for us what He knows is right at the time. Dave and I experienced many years of very meager finances, and they were difficult years, but we realize now that we learned a lot during that time and have come to appreciate it. Having a good attitude in lean times will help you get through them faster and with greater joy.



Power Thought: I will always have Jesus; therefore, I can be content no matter what.


Joyce Meyer, Power Thoughts Devotional: 365 Daily Inspirations for Winning the Battle of the Mind

 

[Nannette]

Day 3

Always Be Content

Keep your lives free from the love of money and be content with what you have, because God has said, “Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you.”
HEBREWS 13:5

Finances can play a big part in a person’s sense of contentment. We would all like to always have more money than we need; however, for most of us, there are times in life when that is not the case. It is important for us to keep a good attitude either way.

As long as we are breathing on this Earth, we are going to encounter a mixture of things we like and things we don’t like, but God wants us to be content with what we have—no matter what. Being content shows that we trust God to provide for us what He knows is right at the time.

Dave and I experienced many years of very meager finances, and they were difficult years, but we realize now that we learned a lot during that time and have come to appreciate it. Having a good attitude in lean times will help you get through them faster and with greater joy.

Power Thought: I will always have Jesus; therefore, I can be content no matter what.


Joyce Meyer, Power Thoughts Devotional: 365 Daily Inspirations for Winning the Battle of the Mind