LIVING HEAVEN'S LIFE RIGHT HERE
The first key to living heaven’s life right here is the key of faith! Henry Ford coined this powerful phrase, "if you think you can or you think you can’t, you’re right!” What we consistently think about will determine our faith and ultimately our future! If there is one secret to a life of purpose and meaning, it is the secret of faith! Listen to what the writer of Hebrews said regarding this.
Hebrews 11:6And without faith it is impossible to please God, because anyone who comes to him must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who earnestly seek him.
Every great accomplishment we see in the Bible was the result of someone walking by faith. What do you believe? What is the solid ground that your life is based upon? Romans 12 lets us know that we can have a brand-new life by focusing on right-thinking! God wants you to live heaven’s life right here on earth! The only way this is possible is to live your life meditating on heavenly thoughts! Colossians 3 encourages us to set our mind on things above!
Colossians 3:1-2 Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. 2 Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.
God sent Jesus to deliver us from shame, condemnation, fear and failure! Receiving the good news of Jesus Christ opens the door to living heaven’s life, right here on earth. Your life is like a garden; good seeds end up producing good fruit – bad seeds end up producing bad fruit. The things you choose to put in your eyes and ears will determine your dominant thoughts. Your dominant thoughts will determine what seeds become firmly planted in the garden of your heart and therefore what fruit will be produced.
The course of your future is within your control! Choose to set your mind on things above! Choose to believe what God has said! Choose to live all day long with the mindset of being loved, forgiven and free! If you really believe that God is for you, you will find yourself conquering and winning in every area of your life! Today’s your day – this is your year! It’s time for…