A.S. Allen

Weekend Referral – Saturday

Jesus Calling Morning and Evening Devotional, (p. 478), Sarah Young, 2015, Nelson Publishers, United States

Consequences Of Trusting Our Own 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”

Reprobate Thoughts

“And even as they did not like to retain God in their knowledge, God gave them over to a reprobate mind, to do those things which are not convenient;” Romans 1:28 Beware of reprobate thoughts! Thoughts that ignore God. If an individual continues to refuse God, reprobation becomes a sure thing. According to Wikipedia, reprobation,Continue reading “Reprobate Thoughts”

A Thoughts Cleansing

“Search me, O God, and know my heart! Try me and know my thoughts! And see if there be any grievous way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting!” Psalm 139:23-24 ESV Overtime, toxins can seep into our bodies from sources such as products used our skin or air pollutants. As a result,Continue reading “A Thoughts Cleansing”

Loving God With Our Mind

“And he said to him, “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.” Matthew 2:37 God wants all of us! He does not want only our feelings. Although, He sent His only begotten Son to die on the cross to redeem ourContinue reading “Loving God With Our Mind”

Think Eternally

“Set your minds on things that are above, not on things that are on earth.“ Colossians 3:2 The things on earth have a shelf life, which means they are temporary. Nothing here in the earth realm can be taken with us when we make the final exit for this life, no possessions (eyes of theContinue reading “Think Eternally”

Get A Grip On Your Thoughts!

“Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;” I Peter 1:13 Pull your thoughts together! Wandering thoughts cause us to be in places, relationships and situations we would not normally have entertainedContinue reading “Get A Grip On Your Thoughts!”

Watching Me, Watching Others

“Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil walks about like a roaring lion, seeking whom he may devour.” 1 Peter 5:8 Satan roams the earth in search of individuals whom he can wreak havoc in their lives. In John 10:10, we gain insight how the devil plans to devour unaware victims, via hisContinue reading “Watching Me, Watching Others”

Be Watchful of You

“But watch yourselves lest your hearts be weighed down with dissipation and drunkenness and cares of this life, and that day come upon you suddenly like a trap.” Luke 21:34 n the mist of all that’s going on around us, it’s wise to pay attention to who we are as individuals. Be conscious of theContinue reading “Be Watchful of You”

Guard Your Heart By Filtering Your Thoughts

“Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.” Proverbs 4:23 NIV Who we are today is a reflection of the thoughts entertained and beliefs held during our yesterdays. Where we live, the friends we have, our occupation, our achievements and even our failures are a few of the realities whichContinue reading “Guard Your Heart By Filtering Your Thoughts”