Today’s Encouragement is, “And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.” Colossians 3:15 NLT
Rule In Your Hearts –
What is it that you are letting (keyword) rule in your heart? Do you have control over that? The thing that rules your heart? If you don’t believe that you do, then who or what determines that ‘heart-rule’? Is it other people, your emotions, the stars, the cosmic forces of the universe, the weather, the side of the bed you got up on? Obviously some of these are silly, but the point is critically important.
In truth, no one but you – can let anything or anyone – rule your heart. And you and I can’t let, allow, or choose that for anyone except for ourselves.
So we choose. We can – let – our emotions, anger, fear, worries, and doubts rule our hearts. We can let the news, other people, or the weather rule our hearts. Or?
God’s word has the best plan! “The Peace That Comes From Christ” this is our absolute best choice to rule our hearts.
How? Consciously choose to let His Peace rule you. Refuse to let any other person, emotion, or thought have the position of ruling power over your heart, mind, and soul. Remind yourself daily of your choice; scripture memory and notes to yourself can help. Recognize that we do nothing perfectly. We have a lifelong habit of letting our emotions rule our hearts; consistently choosing the Peace of Jesus as the ruler over your heart will be a major mental and spiritual adjustment. But – what better decision?
Thank You, Father, for Jesus! Today, I choose “the Peace of Christ” as the Ruler of my Heart.
Rule
Hillside Recording
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