The
Stable Mind
Steven
R. Cook
We find stability in life by learning to trust in God's word on a daily basis, looking only to Him for our needs and purpose in this life. If we look to the devil's world for our happiness, then the purpose and meaning of life slips away from our thinking, and we are left only with despair, and wind up seeking to shut out the meaninglessness by chasing temporary pleasures. Be sure, the pleasures of this world serve only as an anesthetic to deaden the pain of the empty heart.
As a pastor, I’m not here to preach against your anesthetic, nor am I trying to take it away from you. Rather, I want to give the only substitute that will satisfy your life, and unlike to pleasure that lasts for a moment and then fails, God’s word never fails. Won’t you turn to something better? Won’t you turn to God’s word?
Rom. 1:17 The righteous man
shall live by faith.
Rom. 10:17 Faith comes from
hearing, and hearing by the word of God.
Heb. 11:6 Without faith it is impossible to please Him, for he who comes to God must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of those who seek Him.
Ps. 18:30 As for God, His way is blameless; the word of the LORD is tried; He is a shield to all who take refuge in Him.
Ps. 37:4-5 Delight yourself in the LORD; and He will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD, trust also in Him, and He will do it.
Ps. 55:22 Cast your burden upon the LORD and He will sustain you; He will never allow the righteous to be shaken.
Ps. 56:3 When I am afraid, I will put my trust in You.
Ps. 56:11 In God I have put my trust, I shall not be afraid; what can man do to me?
Ps. 145:18 The LORD is near to all who call upon Him, to all who call upon Him in truth.
Prov. 3:5-6 Trust in the LORD with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He will make your paths straight.
Isa. 26:3-4 “The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace, because he trusts in You. “Trust in the LORD forever, for in GOD the LORD, we have an everlasting Rock.
Isa. 41:10 ‘Do not fear, for I am with you; do not anxiously look about you, for I am your God. I will strengthen you, surely I will help you, surely I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.’
Lam. 2:22-23 The LORD’S lovingkindnesses indeed never cease, for His compassions never fail. They are new every morning; great is Your faithfulness.
Matt. 11:28-30 “Come to Me, all who are weary and heavy-laden, and I will give you rest. “Take My yoke upon you and learn from Me, for I am gentle and humble in heart, and you will find rest for your souls. “For My yoke is easy and My burden is light.”
John
1 Cor. 10:13 No temptation has overtaken you but such as is common to man; and God is faithful, who will not allow you to be tempted beyond what you are able, but with the temptation will provide the way of escape also, so that you will be able to endure it.
Phil. 4:6-7 Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. And the peace of God, which surpasses all comprehension, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Phil. 4:11-13 Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am in. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.
1 Thess. 5:16-18 Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus.
Heb.
Heb. 13:5b He Himself has said, “I will never desert you, nor will I ever forsake you.”
1 John 5:4 For whatever is born of God overcomes the world; and this is the victory that has overcome the world—our faith.
Steven R. Cook