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HOW TO TEST YOUR THOUGHTS

Written by Bob & Debby Gass 

We take captive every thought' 2 Corinthians 10:5 NIV

You will never be any better, wiser or happier than the thoughts that influence you. You say, 'I can't help it; these thoughts just come into my mind.' Yes, you can! 'The weapons we fight with...have divine power to demolish strongholds... we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ' (2 Corinthians 10:4-5 NIV). A 'stronghold' is a thought-pattern that controls you. It could be fear, greed, inferiority, lust, etc. It's a 'stronghold' because it holds you strongly in its grip.
How do you break that grip? With God's Word. For example, when fear and inadequacy tell you you're not good enough, be proactive and say, 'I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me' (Phi 4:13 NKJV). If your immediate goal is to 'feel good', you'll never develop self-control. 'For the time being no discipline brings joy, but seems grievous and painful; but afterwards it yields a peaceable fruit of righteousness to those who have been trained by it...' (Heb 12:11 AMP). Discipline doesn't bring immediate joy, but it brings lasting joy later on. Note the words 'trained by it'. You must train your mind to go the right way; otherwise it'll take you the wrong way.
God says, '...I have set before you life and death, blessing and cursing: therefore choose life...' (Deuteronomy 30:19 NKJV). God gives you choices. But He won't make your choices for you; you must do that. In order to walk in God's blessing each day, you must choose the right thoughts each day, and the longer you keep doing it the easier it will become. You've just got to get through the 'training' period.
SoulFood: Ezra 3-5; Mark 1:21-34; Ps 78:9-16; Pro 19:24-26
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AFFAIR-PROOF YOUR RELATIONSHIP
Written by Bob & Debby Gass

Tuesday, 21 July 2015
Be careful not to fall.' 1 Corinthians 10:12 CEV
Most people don't plan on getting into an affair. They just happened to be with the wrong person, at the wrong time, in the wrong frame of mind. The Bible plainly warns, 'Even if you think you can stand up to temptation, be careful not to fall.' When you think, 'It couldn't happen to me,' you're a target for Satan!
So how can you affair-proof your marriage? By consistent communication. (1) Communicate regularly with God. Jesus said, '...when you pray, [say]...Give us this day our daily bread' (Matthew 6:7-11 NKJV). Daily communication with God arms you against marital mischief. He also knew you'd need to pray together. 'Our Father...Give us...forgive us our sins' (Matthew 6:11-12 NLT) assumes we're needy people praying together. Couples praying together are harder to pry apart. (2) Communicate faithfully with God's Word. Books about marriage can inform you, but only the Bible, God's marriage manual, has the power to transform your life together. Shared Bible reading illuminates your understanding; it exposes, sensitises and purifies your hearts' intentions; it safeguards your relationship. (3) Communicate openly with each other. Build 'relationship hedges' so that temptation doesn't get a foothold. Establish sensible guidelines for interacting with the opposite sex. Be open and honest with each other about your social, workplace and church relationships. Anything that makes your spouse uncomfortable should be noted and, where possible, changed.
Next to God, you are each other's best protection. So, listen, learn and love!
SoulFood: 2 Pet 1-3; Matt 27:33-44; Ps 14; Pro 19:1-4
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