G.I.R.L Newsletter Issue #36

Song of the Month:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_2exW2cUdC4&ob=av2n
God is Able - Hillsong


Book Recommendation:

"Dug Down Deep: Unearthing What I Believe and Why it Matters" By Joshua Harris

I just finished reading this book and I would highly recommend it. It covers all the basic beliefs of our Christian faith and I think anyone could enjoy reading it whether they've been a christian for a week or 20 years.

Bible Verses:

For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, saith the LORD. Isaiah 55:8

But each one is tempted when he is drawn away by his own desires and enticed. Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, brings forth death. James 1:14-15

Where do wars and fights come from among you? Do they not come from your desires for pleasure that war in your members? James 4:1

Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there isany virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. Phil. 4:8

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God. Romans 12:2



Devotion:

These two verses (2 Cor. 10:4-5) are some of my favorites from the Bible. "Bringing Every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ"...That is such a hard concept for us to grasp. Sometimes our thoughts can tend to get the better of us. If you really think about taking EVERY single thought captive, trapping it so to speak, before it comes out our mouth. Training ourselves to stop and think "Is this a good thing to say?" before we talk. That can be quite a hard thing to do. Our thoughts become our actions so it is all the more important to watch what we think, and if we have a thought that we know is not Godly we need to rebuke it, and get it out of there! It is important that our words and actions are encouraging to those around us and lift them up, not bring them down. We need to be careful to guard our thoughts. Our thoughts need to be pure and honoring to God. Let us try to think thoughts that Jesus would think. In our daily lives, to our work, to school, every single day, we need to have thoughts that will bring honor and praise to Jesus Christ.

Love and Prayers,
Deborah Allyn