Monday

“Some men brought to Jesus a paralytic friend, lying on a mat.

When Jesus saw their faith, he said to the paralyzed man,

‘Take heart, son! Your sins are forgiven.’”

~Matthew 9:2~

Post by Betty Taylor

Thank you lord for taking care of us and bring us home safely from the hospital. Thank you for all you do. Andy rested his first night home. Still has pain. Has to sleep in recliner.but we can do that. Recovery will be slow and long. But we can do that. With GOD’S help.continue to pray for us, for his healing and my strength so I can take care of him. Again thank you for all your prayers.

Set Your Mind on Things Above

Here are some tips on the subject of aviation:

* Takeoffs are optional. Landings are mandatory.

* If you push the stick forward, the houses get bigger. If you pull the
stick back they get smaller. (unless you keep pulling the stick back
— then they get bigger again)

* Flying is not dangerous; crashing is dangerous.

* The propeller is just a big fan in the front of the plane to keep the
pilot cool. Want proof? Make it stop; then watch the pilot break out
into a sweat.

* It’s best to keep the pointed end going forward as much as possible.

* Every one already knows the definition of a “good landing” is one from
which you can walk away. But very few know the definition of a “great
landing.” It’s one after which you can use the airplane another time.

* The probability of survival is equal to the angle of arrival.

* Those who hoot with the owls by night should not fly with the eagles by
day.

* A helicopter is a collection of rotating parts going round and round and
reciprocating parts going up and down — all of them trying to become
random in motion. Helicopters can’t really fly — they’re just so ugly
that the earth immediately repels them.

* Trust your captain . . . . but keep your seat belt securely fastened.

* There are three simple rules for making a smooth landing:
Unfortunately, no one knows what they are.

* A fool and his money are soon flying more airplane than he can handle.

* Try to keep the number of your landings equal to the number of your
takeoffs.

* Gravity never loses! The best you can hope for is a draw.

* It’s better to be down here wishing you were up there, than up there
wishing you were down here.

Several of these tips lend themselves to spiritual application, but the one that jumped out at me was that last one. How much better it is to be on this earth with a mind set on “things above”, than to be anywhere with a mind set on “things below”!

“If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth. For you died, and your life is hidden with Christ in God. When Christ who is our life appears, then you also will appear with Him in glory.” (Colossians 3:1-4)

Because we are surrounded by a world which we can see, it is easy to keep our eyes focused solely on that world. We will never grow as Christians, though, until we set our sights higher. Wherever your mind has been this morning, may this serve as a gentle reminder to set it on “things above”.

Have a great day!

Alan Smith
Boone Church of Christ
Boone, North Carolina

 

 

Alan Smith’s devotionals always make me think.  This one is no different. Have a wonderful Monday!

Anna Lee