**Sit quietly, eyes closed and in silence for one minute before reading.**
Most
of us have playlists. We have different playlists for different workouts
(disclaimer: I have A playlist for A workout), a playlist for times of
productivity, a playlist to relax, etc. We tailor these playlists according to
the function of what we are doing or maybe emotions that we want to evoke.
Playlists have great power, they are put together by us and we can control what
is on repeat and how long they play.
We also have playlists in our minds. These are lists that have been put
together by us, have great power and we can control what is on repeat and how
long they play. Unfortunately these mental playlists are often negative. We
rehearse words spoken to us that were (and are) hurtful, we have a failure on
repeat or we might remind ourselves of what we think is unlovely about us.
What playlist do you have playing? Spend some time in prayer and ask God to
help you be attentive to the playlists that are on repeat in your mind.
How will you reset your playlist? What words of truth will be your songs?
**Sit again in silence for as long as is available to you.**
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Wednesday, March 20, 2013
Friday, November 9, 2012
Clutter
**Before you begin reading, sit down, breathe normally and be quiet for 1 minute.**
Clutter. It fills our inboxes, our homes and our minds. It is good to do an inventory of where things clutter in our lives, de-clutter and clean out. Get rid of what is of no use anymore, out of date and unnecessary. And does not de-cluttering give us such a sense of satisfaction! It feels good! It is good!
As I consider this idea of de-cluttering I recognize the need for the discipline to de-clutter my mind as much as I do the discipline of de-cluttering material things such as closets and inboxes. A true inventory of our minds may lead us to recognize that are minds are cluttered full of things that are insignificant, untrue and not good. Both taking ownership of the clutter and asking God for transformation will lead us to a “cleaner” mind and a sense of spiritual health. God is ready to help us de-clutter and fill out minds with what is good, necessary and true.
Have you ever taken an inventory of the contents of your mind? If so, what did you find? Was there a lot of clutter or was it pretty minimal?
Ask God to meet you today and help you to de-clutter.
Clutter. It fills our inboxes, our homes and our minds. It is good to do an inventory of where things clutter in our lives, de-clutter and clean out. Get rid of what is of no use anymore, out of date and unnecessary. And does not de-cluttering give us such a sense of satisfaction! It feels good! It is good!
As I consider this idea of de-cluttering I recognize the need for the discipline to de-clutter my mind as much as I do the discipline of de-cluttering material things such as closets and inboxes. A true inventory of our minds may lead us to recognize that are minds are cluttered full of things that are insignificant, untrue and not good. Both taking ownership of the clutter and asking God for transformation will lead us to a “cleaner” mind and a sense of spiritual health. God is ready to help us de-clutter and fill out minds with what is good, necessary and true.
Have you ever taken an inventory of the contents of your mind? If so, what did you find? Was there a lot of clutter or was it pretty minimal?
Ask God to meet you today and help you to de-clutter.
**Sit quietly again for as much time as is available to you.**
Have more than two minutes? Make Philippians 4:8 your goal and prayer.
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