Author Archives: A.S. Allen

“For we do not know what to pray for as we, but the Spirit himself intercedes for us with groanings too deep for words.” Romans 8:26 Most people will declare no one knows us better than we do. After all, we have known ourselves all of our life. We know what we like and weContinue reading “Unknown Thoughts”

“May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock, and my Redeemer.” Psalm 19:14 Pleasing in the sight of God is a lofty task to be endeavored by all who proclaim a love for Him. A Love for God is not confirmed by the declaration of itContinue reading “The Thoughts of the Heart”

“We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:5 Thoughts originate from multiple sources, showing up without an invitation to demand our attention. If we are not conscious to monitor them, the thoughts fromContinue reading “Keep Your Thoughts In Check”

“For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.” 2 Timothy 1:7 Fear is an emotion which hinders and even stops us from living an abundant life. One fearful thought may only intimidate us. However, a constant flow of fearful thoughts cripples us from within until we areContinue reading “Fearful Thoughts”

“Whoever trusts in his own mind is a fool, but he who walks in wisdom will be delivered.” Proverbs 28:26 Thoughts can be unpredictable. One moment we are thinking about something concerning the present. The next moment, out of the blue, some random thought regarding the past dominates our mind. Unless the thought is intertwinedContinue reading “Consequences Of Trusting Our Own Thoughts”