(THE INNER-MAN)

“You are who you are and what you are because of the dominating thoughts that occupy your mind”

By Donal Smith

This is the 207^th letter:

Text for the day: Philippians 2:5

“Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:”

Our Theme for the day: (THE INNER-MAN)

Our Devotional

The last time we looked at the benefit of a good character. We said in part one that a noble character is more precious than worldly possessions. Today we shall focus on the law of the mind and character building. The world is filled with people who had exemplary characters, and not all of them served in areas of trust. Some served their community as maids, barbers, masons, housewives, and gardeners the ordinary person. Like those who served their communities in areas of trust, they were best known for their good characters. All of these people’s noble characters began in the mind.

The law of the human mind is that by beholding, “we become changed.” The old timers would say repetition straightens the impression. In other words if you look at something long enough, or listen to something over and over again you will be changed by it. On the road to building a noble character, all must see that they will rise no higher than their conceptions of truth, purity, and holiness. If the mind is not exalted above the level of humanity and the flesh, it will seek for its level the standards of the world. Saying it another way. “If the mind is not uplifted by faith to contemplate the infinite wisdom and love of God, it will sink lower and lower into the demoralizing pit sin.”

If a noble character begins in the mind, shall we depend on Human reasoning to give us better judgment over evil? No! Human reasoning isn't enough to discern spiritual good from evil. The Bible encourages us to have the "mind of Christ". "Let this mind be in you," wrote Paul, "which was also in Christ Jesus" (Philippians 2:5). Though He was God, yet He condescended to become man. He forsook the grandeur of heaven for earthly servitude. This first took place in His mind!!! He sacrificed the glory of heavenly existence for an ill-fated career as the slave of God. And He did that for you and me. Eventually He was exalted to heaven once more, enhanced as Lord of all because He first was willing to become the servant of all. Have this attitude in yourselves.

This heavenly and godly mindset will direct the choices and actions, because thoughts and feelings make character. Finally, when Adam was in Eden before sin, he had communion with God and angels, but his character wasn’t fully developed. It was only through trial and tests that God planed for his character to be fully made perfect. After Adam fell in his mind first, then his actions followed to commit sin with Eve, which led to their death. But God did not leave him there. He opened a door through the death of the lamb, and today that door still is open to who so ever will they may come. Like the song says, “He who began a good work in you, will be faithful to complete it in you. (Philippians 1:6)

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This letter was written by Elder Kevin Santucci

Join us next time for another ray of sunshine from

Garden Ministry when we shall look at, (You to can live Perfect)

Song of the day

Ø Today is, “Pulling it together day:

Stop looking to other to help you, and do something yourself.

If possible, share with us your response.

Our Prayer for today:

Lord, help us abandon our old mindset and adopt a Christ-centered view of the inner-man and divine
Perfection, which leads to a noble character. Amen

Prayer Request

Community / International Prayer

From Virginia USA

Ø Would you pray for Michelle Thomas who had a heart operation at John Hopkins Hospital Baltimore a few days ago, that her recovery will be quick?

Augusta, Georgia:

Ø SPECIAL PRAYER REQUEST is still asked for Genevieve Jordan, who lives in Augusta, Georgia, she is seeking prayer for her daughter, Kamillah, who lives in Melbourne, Australia. Kamillah will undergo surgery to have a pacemaker implanted on March 2, 2011. She is asking family and friends to pray with her for success. Genevieve and her daughter, Kamillah, know that our heavenly Father is able to do all things, at all times and in all places and they are confident that all will go well with the procedure. Genevieve asks that we request to have Kamillah and her husband, Hasan Sharif placed on the prayer list as well.

Bermuda

Ø Would you remember my brother-in-law, Kuhn (Tootsie Roll) Evans in your prayer? That he may be able to go back to work soon from an accident over five months ago.

Ø Prayer is asked for Allen Cann of Bermuda who is sick.

Ø Let us keep Sherry Roberts in our prayer; she is not 100% well in body.

Around the world:

Ø Today new is coming to Garden Ministry that the UN has warned of a humanitarian crisis on the Libyan-Tunisian border. Can you take out some time today to pray for the safety of the people?

Remember that the true meaning of ASAP: "Always Say a Prayer"

A person who loves the Bible, will also love to pray, and a person who loves to pray will

delight themselves in the Bible.

Share your prayer needs with our

network of intercessors.

'TucciGardenMinistry@gmail.com'

Testimonies from our readers:

Bermuda:

Ø Gods' words through you are always so uplifting, continue to stay focus. Wow God sure using you that is only because you are expecting to be used. I THANK GOD FOR YOU. YOU ARE AN EXAMPLE OF WHAT HE IS LOOKING for us all to be. See you in class Eugenie

Ø Hi Kevin: What a gem!!! I was truly blessed by this: “Keeping the mind from wandering is both God’s part and your part. God has promised to keep you from falling (Jude 24); our part is to keep our mind stayed on him. (Isaiah 26:3)”

Taken from (Above All) Tuesday, March 1, 2011devotion

Be blessed,

Constance

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