PCM 04-24-2011 “Easter thinking” let the afflicted hear and rejoice
Easter is a time of renewal, lets start with our thinking. You were designed by God to be loved, joyful and grateful. It is God's goal to get this into your heart, soul and mind.
God is amazing beyond words or description. How deeply He loves you is so difficult to get across except through the cross the full meaning we will only fully understand beyond our lives on earth.
It is time to declare your divinely designed destiny and become a fountain of freedom forever! Your mind will trend to wherever you point it. If you are always thinking about the glorious greatness of God, dwelling on the dependable, dedicated and devoted Deity and the positive power of the provider, your focus, your center and your path will be firm.
Stand up to the negative He can do it with your willingness, turn your thinking moment by moment day by day, all by focusing on the eternal excellence .
Psalm 34:1-3 New International Version (NIV) The Message (MSG)
1 I will extol the LORD at all times; his praise will always be on my lips. 1 I bless God every chance I get; my lungs expand with his praise.
2 My soul will boast in the LORD; let the afflicted hear and rejoice. 2 I live and breathe God; if things aren't going well, hear this and be happy:
3 Glorify the LORD with me; let us exalt his name together. 3 Join me in spreading the news; together let's get the word out.
Psalm 34 is a masterpiece, it covers so much so I will take it a few verses at a time. I present it here with the NIV along with The Message. I include a link so you can change it into any version you are comfortable with.
http://www.facebook.com/l/7a18bXKQNDa4vsGTswD95aPu_bQ/www.biblestudytools.com/psalms/passage.aspx?q=psalms+34:1-3
With all the love and joy that God has intended for us to have,
Bill
