Wandering Thoughts Part 2

Wandering Thoughts Part 2

Here is part two of the devotional written by Fenelon on the topic of "wandering thoughts."

It is enough to look to God with confidence, without trying to explain the past or reason out the future. If something distracts you from Him, then turn back to Him just as quickly as you can. You will make a lot of progress if you just keep turning back to God. This is much better than getting all upset about your faults and failures.

As for the depression that grows out of a melancholy personality, there are natural things that will help you -- a good diet and exercise (Oh boy ... conviction 101). You have have regular struggles with depression, like you would a headache, but it will pass. Your imagination sinks in deep despair, but the will, which lives by faith and not emotion, can pull you out. The question is not what you feel, but what you will.

If anything is capable of enlarging the spirit and freeing you, it is entire surrender to God. Nothing will keep your mind calm, content, and joyful as living like a child in the arms of God.

Christ wants you to follow the will of God and live it out in the present moment. God has not designed His will to torture you or to overwhelm you in such a way that you always are looking at your performance.

When business keeps you from seeking God, then see Him working in you even then. See Him in all things. Always sing within you the songs of Zion -- for the heavenly Zion is your true home. Speak simply, cheerfully, an trustfully, with the pure freedom which God gives to His children.

Just a reminder that these words were written over 400 years ago by this amazing giant of the faith. How are you doing with your wandering thoughts?

It was good to be at Faith Bible Fellowship Church (Fleetwood, PA) this weekend and to meet a number of our Freedom Fighter family. Special thanks to Dave and Roseann Rothenberger, dear friends who hosted me for the weekend. Dave and Roseann, you filled my tank. Thanks to Pastor Jerry Brush and the congregation at Faith for the warm hospitality.

God's WORD for YOU: Proverbs 2; Exodus 29-30; Matthew 21:23-46

Great Quote: It is not what I do that matters, but what a sovereign God chooses to do through me. God does not want worldly successes, He wants me. He wants my heart in submission to Him. Life is not just a few years to spend on self indulgence and career advancement. It is a privilege, a responsibility, a stewardship to be lived according to a much higher calling, God's calling. This alone gives true meaning to life. -- Elizabeth Dole