Does GOD really care?

Does GOD seem distant and unconcerned about you and what you are facing?

Then I’d like to ask you, “What do you think about? Is GOD in all your thoughts?

.. “through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after GOD: GOD is not in all his thoughts” (Psalm 10:4).

YOU (O GOD) will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed (fixed) on YOU, because he trusts in YOU (Isaiah 26:3).

Is your mind stayed (focused) on GOD or is it starved?

JESUS said man shall live on bread (food) alone but by every word that proceeds from the mouth of GOD (Matthew 4:4).

Starvation of the mind, caused by distractions and neglect of thinking of GOD and reading GOD’s Word, is one of the chief sources of exhaustion and weakness in a believer’s life.

You have the power to turn your mind to GOD at any given time and in any place. There is no reason to wait for GOD to come to you because HE is always with you (Hebrews 13:5). But when you are looking at problems, fears, or distractions (idols) your back is to the LORD consequently you can’t hear GOD talking. 

Therefore, you need to turn your eyes to JESUS and tell HIM about all those other thoughts.  HE has a special way of putting things that clarifies issues and shows you the way to go.

“Trust in the LORD with all your heart and don’t lean on your own understanding.  In all your ways acknowledge HIM and HE will direct your path.  Be not wise in your own eyes…” (Proverbs 3:5-7).

“O LORD, I know that the way of man is not in himself: it is not in man that walks to direct his steps” Jeremiah 10:23).

When you turn your thoughts to GOD, HE will remind you of what HE has said and done.  You will see that the LORD is doing just what HE promised to do by placing HIS thoughts in your mind and heart (Philippians 2:13, Hebrews 10:16).

Living your days talking to GOD about ALL things, your mind will no longer be at the mercy of impulsive thinking that are often suggestions from the evil one who greatly influences this world we live in (Ephesians 2:2-3, 1 John 5:19).

As you think about GOD and discuss concerns over with HIM, not only do you get guidance you need but you grow in your knowledge of and affection for GOD.  No longer will HE seem distant or unconcerned about you and what you face.  Even in the very midst of great struggles you can be energized, flooded with a calm peace and deep joy and overflow with hope by the power of the HOLY SPIRIT (Romans 15:13). It’s a given, for GOD has promised.

Looking unto JESUS the Author and Finisher of my faith.

Hugs

Sharon

We are HIS hands

Pride is done away with when we recognize all that we have has been given to us and all the good we do is the HOLY SPIRIT flowing through us like a river to meet the needs of others.

For who makes you different from another? and what do you have that you did not receive? now if you did receive it, why do you boast, as if you had not received it? (1 Corinthians 4:7).

For God, who commanded the light to shine out of darkness, hath shined in our hearts, to give the light of the knowledge of the glory of God in the face of Jesus Christ. But we have this treasure in earthen vessels, that the excellency of the power may be of God, and not of us (2 Corinthians 4:6-7)

He that believeth on ME, as the scripture has said, out of his belly shall flow rivers of living water.
(But this HE spoke of the Spirit, which they that believe on HIM should receive for the Holy Ghost (SPIRIT) was not yet given; because that JESUS was not yet glorified (this was spoken before the cross and resurrection. Now we get the HOLY SPIRIT the moment we believe) (John 7:38-39).

Just think of that. As a believer in the LORD JESUS CHRIST I have GOD the HOLY SPIRIT living in me and bearing HIS fruit and flowing like a river to meet the needs of others through me. It is exciting but there is no room for pride.

This chorus from 2002 says it well. Song lyrics:
We are His hands/ We are His feet/ We are His people/ Children of the Lord/ We share the hope/ We share the dream/ Believers in Jesus/ Children of the King/ His Spirit lives within us/ Flowing like a river/ Filling us with strength/ So that we can reach out for our brother/ Help one another/ We ..

Hugs
Sharon