Changing the Way You Think
One-Year Devotional Unlocking the Mind with the Word of God
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THE "DAYS OF OUR LIVES"
Read: Col. 3:1-3
"As the World Turns," remember you only have "One Life to Live" (Heb. 9:27). If you are "The Young and the Restless," don't follow the pattern of this world or the "Passions" therein (Rom. 12:1-2); instead, let Christ be your "Guiding Light" (Jn.8:12) as He leads you to "Another World" (Jn. 18:36).
When you are feeling lonely and hurt at "Melrose Place", receive help at the "General Hospital" because it is by His stripes you are healed and through the shed blood of Christ you have already been made whole (Is. 53:5).
Long hair, short hair, straight hair or waves; the outer appearance is important, and there is also a focus on what individuals gets paid. So, in your "Search For Tomorrow" choose not to get caught-up in the world's system or opinion refusing to be swayed; knowing that in Christ you are "The Bold and the Beautiful" because you are fearfully and wonderfully made (Ps. 139:14).
When you are feeling lonely or depressed as if no one really cares, through Christ you are adopted into the family, and God says to "All My Children" I love you and I am always there (Gal. 3:26; Heb. 13:5).
You have been created in His image, to shine brightly for the entire world to see; as a king and priest you have been created to rule and reign with Christ in His "Dynasty" (Gen. 1:27; Matt. 5:14; 1 Pet. 2:9). Who needs a Soap Opera when the "Days of Our Lives" are hid in God through Christ who gives us hope for a brighter future and tomorrow (Prov. 13:12). Rejoice today in the fact that God does not just give you life, because He is your life.
"So if you're serious about living this new resurrection life with Christ, act like it. Pursue the things over which Christ presides. Don't shuffle along, eyes to the ground, absorbed with the things right in front of you. Look up, and be alert to what is going on around Christ that's where the action is. See things from his perspective. Your old life is dead. Your new life, which is your real life even though invisible to spectators is with Christ in God. He is your life. When Christ (your real life, remember) shows up again on this earth, you'll show up, too the real you, the glorious you" (Col. 3:1-3, The Message).
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About the Book
It was during an isolated tour of military duty that the author Sheldon Malone was led to compile these devotionals written over the years into a one-year devotional book designed to encourage readers to look at God’s Word from a whole new perspective by changing the way they thought. It was not until he changed his thinking that he truly began to see the transforming power of God manifested in his life in tangible ways. This is precisely why we have to allow God to expand our territory and horizon by permitting Him to change the way we think through His Word.
As you read each devotional, this author’s prayer is that you will find strength and encouragement to allow God to propel you into higher heights and deeper depths in the things of the Kingdom. The Word of God may just give you a different perspective as it encourages you to change your thinking in order to achieve a new mindset.
About the Author
Sheldon Malone is a native of Tallahassee, Florida and a graduate of Leon High School. He has served on active duty in the United States Navy for the last 29 years.
Sheldon has been a deacon and licensed as a minister, and he was recently ordained as an elder through a non-denominational Christian ministry. He has earned an Associate of Arts degree in general studies, a Bachelor’s degree in Christian ministry, and he is currently pursuing a Master of Arts degree in Practical Theology through Regent University, Virginia Beach, VA.
Sheldon is passionate about writing and has a unique way of sharing God’s Word in an easily understood way. He and his wife, Jasmine, are the parents of four beautiful daughters and currently reside in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.