This is really the same point that my “lessons from____” posts and my book Special Graces in Common Places are getting at. We look for what God is saying to us in Scripture, at church, in Bible studies, and the like. But what about when we are at work, or out at the grocery store, or when the unexpected happens? We need to be paying attention to the Spirit’s voice and leading all the time, not just when we expect it or when we are doing “Christian” things. To see and hear God in the ordinary, requires a greater level of spiritual discernment.
Learning To Be Full Of Grace And Truth. 
So true! I am now in Philippians 4:8 on my study, a verse that talks exactly to your point. If we want to chnage the world,
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We must have the mind of Christ all the time, not just when we want to.
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Very well said my friend.
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Well said, Pete! Funny how I can look at certain situations in the world and be full of Christ’s mind-set and love as I look upon them…the needy, the helpless, children, nature, and so on. Then, WHAM! Someone cuts me off in tragic, I miss the green light and I’m now late to my appointment. In an instant I somehow body-slam Christ’s mind-set and love right out of myself! LOL! I am happy to report, however, that as I have matured in Christ my bad-thought/behavior rebound is much faster, but still. 🙂 One day we will all know what it truly means and feels like to have the mind-likeness of Christ. I, for one, look forward to it! Have a great night!
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Hey Laura. Thanks for the great comment. Be careful in that traffic! LOL.
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LOLOL!!! Will do! 😉
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Reblogged this on Praying for the millennials.
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Thanks for the reblog Lillian!
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Amen! He is the ultimate guide in any situation. Thank you for sharing wisdom.
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You’re welcome Mary! Thanks for stopping by and for the encouragement too! =)
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