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voices week 3

NewCreation435

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In the sermon this week the pastor I heard mentioned that there are a lot of voices or people and things that demand our attention. We have a choice about what we allow ourselves to fix our thoughts on. He referred to passages such as Prov 4:23, Romans 12:2 and 2 Corinthians 10:5 and Proverbs 4:8. His two points were
1. Think about what your thinking about.
2. Direct your thoughts don't just have them.

This is similiar to what I have said for years in my counseling practice using cognitive behavioral therapy. In fact, it sounds more like a therapist talking than a pastor. But, the Bible does say a lot about transforming and renewing our thinking.
 

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I've been trying to practice Sacred moment. Where you try to stay aware of God's presence in the present moment.
 

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I've been trying to practice Sacred moment. Where you try to stay aware of God's presence in the present moment.

That reminds me of the little booklet someone gave me by Brother Lawrence called the practice of the presence of God.
 
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