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Purify Your Mind Series (Part 1) by Joe KirbySample

Purify Your Mind Series (Part 1) by Joe Kirby

DAY 28 OF 31

Hungry for God?

A thirsty man stands still at the edge of the seashore with an empty jar as the tide is coming in. The man remains stationary as the sea washes over him and, eventually, the ocean fills his vessel with seawater. The man is so thirsty he takes the jar and drinks from it. The saltwater leaves a bitter taste in his mouth and does not satisfy. The next day the man is still thirsty, so he climbs to the top of a steep mountain in search of a beautiful waterfall. When he finds it, he takes his jar and fills it up in the pure, flowing water. Again the man drinks from the jar, but this time it tastes sweet and refreshing.

That man is you! If you stand still, you will soon stagnate in your Christianity. Every day your soul must be filled with something; if you are not actively filling it up with the living waters of Christ, there is a sea of addictions and temptations waiting to fill your vessel. It’s easy to stand still and be entertained by the lusts of this life, but drinking from broken cisterns that cannot hold water always leaves a bitter taste. However, if we go to the hard effort of climbing the spiritual mountain, seeking Christ’s face every day in prayer and study, He will reward us with His sweet graces which will never leave us disappointed. Mining for gold is always tough, but, once found, the benefits far outweigh the sacrifice. So today, let’s get in the Word —before the world gets into us!

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Purify Your Mind Series (Part 1) by Joe Kirby

This 31-Day Devotional is for believers wrestling with impure thoughts who desire to have their minds cleansed and refocused on Christ. If you struggle with impure thoughts, pornography, or lust, this devotional will help you replace those mental images with Christ-centered ones and develop new habits in your thinking. Let Jesus free you as you cultivate purity one thought at a time.

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