Most of us have verses we have memorized over the years. They are the words we go to first, they are the words that we go to for comfort, peace, joy, understanding, and praise.
For most of my life my favorite verse has been Matthew 4:19, And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. (Matthew 4:19 KJV). I chose this verse because it's the first that really spoke to me in a way that made a lasting impression. I have enjoyed fishing since I could walk so I naturally gravitated towards this particular verse. I was hooked. (Forgive the bad pun).
But now, a verse has picked me. It's not one you see embroidered on purses or tattooed on various body parts. It may not be highlighted in most people's bibles.
You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Trust in the LORD always, for the LORD GOD is the eternal Rock. (Isaiah 26:3-4 NLT)
Fixing my thoughts on Jesus is something I thought I was good at. Until that habitual sin rears it's ugly head. Then the cycle of separation, grief, and repentance. The Holy Spirit spoke to me, I trade peace for sin in this instance. That brief moment when temptation wins out and I make a trade. My thoughts betray me, the sinful nature creeps in for that moment, and I trade peace for sin.
Now I have a new life verse, one given to me by the Holy Spirit, and I will not trade Him for anything.
For most of my life my favorite verse has been Matthew 4:19, And he saith unto them, Follow me, and I will make you fishers of men. (Matthew 4:19 KJV). I chose this verse because it's the first that really spoke to me in a way that made a lasting impression. I have enjoyed fishing since I could walk so I naturally gravitated towards this particular verse. I was hooked. (Forgive the bad pun).
But now, a verse has picked me. It's not one you see embroidered on purses or tattooed on various body parts. It may not be highlighted in most people's bibles.
You will keep in perfect peace all who trust in you, all whose thoughts are fixed on you! Trust in the LORD always, for the LORD GOD is the eternal Rock. (Isaiah 26:3-4 NLT)
Fixing my thoughts on Jesus is something I thought I was good at. Until that habitual sin rears it's ugly head. Then the cycle of separation, grief, and repentance. The Holy Spirit spoke to me, I trade peace for sin in this instance. That brief moment when temptation wins out and I make a trade. My thoughts betray me, the sinful nature creeps in for that moment, and I trade peace for sin.
Now I have a new life verse, one given to me by the Holy Spirit, and I will not trade Him for anything.