The Common Thread

April 18, 2024

Romans 12:2. Proverbs 31 (https://proverbs31.org/read/devotions/full-post/2024/04/18/quit-telling-yourself-that). The Lord gave us the power to change our thoughts by renewing our minds. Bringing and giving our thoughts to the Lord, we give room for the Holy Spirit to rewire the way we think about things. When we do, we make them obedient to Him. Take those negative thoughts, bring them to the Lord, and replace them with His Truth.

Hosea 11:1-4. Our Daily Bread (https://odb.org/2024/04/18/tender-love). The Lord is a caring and loving Father. Just as He cares for Israel, He cares for His adopted children, those who have received Jesus as Lord and Savior. We can bring Him all our thoughts, emotions, and troubles. He loves you!

Jeremiah 29:13. Harvest (https://harvest.org/resources/devotion/a-significant-conversation/). The Lord knows what is in our hearts and thoughts. When we truly want to know Him, He knows. He will reveal Himself to that person who really is searching for Him. Seek after Him with all your heart, bring your thoughts captive to the Lord, and know that He loves you.

Do you know Jesus? He is returning soon for those who believe and longs for a relationship with you. Because He came from His throne as King in Heaven to earth to die in your place for your sins so you could have forgiveness and rose again, you have the hope of eternity. He took the sting of death and the grave for you! This is His free gift to you! All you need to do to accept that gift is simply admit you are a sinner in need of Jesus the Savior, believe that He is Lord,? believe He died and rose again for those sins, and call on the name of the Lord, and confess that He is Lord and Savior of your life (Romans 10:8-13). For the wages of sin is death, but the gift of God is eternal life in Christ Jesus our Lord (Romans 6:23). Be ready for His return. Know the hope of spending eternity in Heaven.