September 10, 2008 - "Do not store up for yourselves treasures on earth, where moth and rust destroy, and where thieves break in and steal. But store up for yourselves treasures in heaven...for where you treasures is, there you heart will be also" (Matthew 6:19-21).

God, please reveal to me any area in which I have allowed something or someone else to assume Your rightful place in my life. Amen.

August 26, 2008 - Be still and know that I am God; I will be exalted among the nations, I will be exalted in the earth." Psalm 46:10 My being still means waiting, seeking, praying, and listening to the Lord.

February 27, 2007 - One of the most vital aspects of true surrender to God's ways involves yielding our minds, our thought lives.  Every thought and feeling that you have must be brought captive to the obedience of Jesus Christ.  Our thoughts must submit to the truths of the Word of God or be refused.  We need to walk in obedience to Philippians 4:8: "Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things." When a thought comes knocking at the door of your mind, examine it to see if it meets the conditions of Philippians 4:8.  If not, toss it out! by Kay Arthur