Be Thou My Vision

what is the very first thing i think about as i awake each day? i would have to be honest and say, "i need to hurry up and pack lunches." is the first thing i think about many, many times. then there are the times, when i think, God please help this day to be a good one, help me to listen to You and Your voice of Truth. but, far too often as my feet hit the floor thoughts of negativity hit my mind like a ton of bricks. why is this? satan wants to ruin my day. he wants to rule my mind. he wants me filled with discouragement. he wants to fill my mind full of lies. but, you know as a believer i have the choice to allow him to do this, or choose to tell him through the power of Jesus Christ to leave. one of the most powerful things i can do is pray, but i as well can quote scripture out loud. i can claim the promises of God and also proclaim them out loud. satan has absolutely no power over me when Jesus abounds, when my Savior is at the center of my thinking. my vision must be of Jesus, must be of my Savior, the One who gave of Himself so freely on Calvary's tree. may i be so captivated by Him, that my eyes are set on Him, and may the Holy fountain consume me with Him. for with Him my yoke is easy and my burden is light. isn't it amazing that the sinner's heart He came to save? that He is there through times of trial. He is there through times of triumph. and, His Grace is sufficient. i desire that my eyes upon His face will gaze. be thou my vision oh Lord i pray. be the thoughts that fill my mind. be the melody that floods my soul. yes Lord, Be Thou My Vision.

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