Jesus First: Devotions to Start Your DaySample

These Things

Have you ever been overwhelmed by what you should focus on as a follower of Jesus? Wishing you knew exactly how to love him and live according to his ways? Sometimes, we can overlook the inner life in favor of focusing on our lives' practices and outer fruit. But Jesus said that out of the heart's overflow, the mouth speaks. What we focus on will affect how we live.

The above list of attributes is a great way to evaluate the fruit of our minds. Whatever is true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, etc., will produce good fruit in our lives, from our relationships to our general satisfaction with life. So, let’s dwell on things that honor the kingdom of God and point us back to Jesus. Is there anything that gives hope? Is there something that encourages you? Think about such things.

Dearest Jesus, I want to honor you with my thoughts as much as in any other area of my life. I submit my mind to you, and I give you access to my ideas and beliefs. Reveal yourself through the fruit of your Spirit in my thoughts.