God Thinking LI - 10

" See, the truth is that: “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee;”

The Word doesn’t say: “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is torn between two worlds.

 

The Word doesn’t say: “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is wandering about unsure of whether to trust God or not.

The Word doesn’t say: “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is aloof and easily distracted.

The Word doesn’t say: “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is not considering God’s role in their life.

The Word doesn’t say: “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is totally caught up in worldly pursuits.

The Word doesn’t say: “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is controlled by the surrounding circumstances.

No, the word says: “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee;”

I am not sharing this truth to make you feel guilty or discouraged, (for not spending enough quality or quantity time with God.) I am sharing this truth to help you stay focused and encourage you to develop a plan to have more quality and quantity time, (for your mind) to be stayed on God. 

If we have been fishing and haven’t caught any fish, it shouldn’t be discouraging when someone comes over to you and says; “I’m catching fish, bring your pole over here.”

Excerpt from God Thinking LI by Keith C. Powell Copyright 2012