A HEALING HEART

Therefore I remind you to STIR UP the gift of God which is in you through the laying on of my hands. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind. . . Hold fast the pattern of sound words which you have heard from me, in faith and love which are in Christ Jesus. That GOOD THING which was committed to you, keep by the Holy Spirit who dwells in us. (2 Timothy 1:6-14)

Those of us who call ourselves genuine Christ-followers, with the HEART and MIND of Christ, must be assured and reminded to access and use His power in these trying days. While it is easy to get caught up in the bitter debates, angry words, and even violent protests, the HEART of the believer knows to PRAY and SEEK His face. A believer under the control of His Spirit is not FEARFUL nor in doubt that God is indeed still on THE Throne of our lives and this Creation. The POWER we execute is that of His grace and forgiveness. THe LOVE we exhibit should trump the hate we witness on all sides. The MIND with which we plan and act is one of sound doctrine and judgment. Despite the things we witness and read, we need to have the HEART of Christ more than ever. . . . a PRAYERFUL heart for all concerned, especially those in authority on every level of government. We are NOT to encourage riotous activity, slanderous words, or evil plans. The Christ-follower is now called to be a PEACE-MAKER and a HEART-HEALER, not a brawler or one of angry and bitter words.

Blessed are the PEACEMAKERS, for they shall be called SONS OF GOD. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousnes' sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven. (Matthew 5:10)

These are not simply words for Matthew's day, but how Jesus laid out the CHRISTian life! Today if we hear His voice, we must NOT harden our HEARTS, but rather usher in the Spirit of PEACE and a HEART of HEALING!