His promise is assured - we shall be satisfied. We shall find the necessary means to meet those challenges we are facing. To move beyond the pain, the hurt, and the suffering caused by others - or of our own doing. The more we seek after Him, the more we find fulfillment. Something our present society is not capable of doing.

Humility helps us come to terms with ourselves, our relationships with others, and the direction our life has been going. It is this key that unlocks the possibilities and opportunities to shift our perspective in understanding and knowing what life is like when we place our lives over to the care of our Heavenly Father. Humility sets the foundation to cultivate faith whereby we have the confidence and assurance in God’s promises and blessings afforded to us.

Are you concerned about any inevitable change and challenges that make up everyday life? Seek out wise counsel from our Heavenly Father so that you may regain a clear perspective about those challenges. Seek wisdom on changing adversity into opportunity. He will touch your heart, offer clear vision and direction, and provide peace to your mind and soul.

Part of living a mindful crucified Christian life is that we are engaged in true worship. Giving thanksgiving and praise, engaged in ministering to the needs of others, and sharing our faith and testimony in who Christ is. It is the spiritual disciplines of worship and evangelism and missionary work. Because, as much as our Heavenly Father has blessed us - He expects us to turn around and bless the lives of those around us.

CLEANSING OF OUR TEMPLE

Christ’s invitation for us to come unto Him, to follow Him, to deny ourselves and to take up our cross on a daily basis is so that we are shedding those things that have enslaved us from our lives, our hearts, and our minds. Those things which are unfit and of no use in living a mindful crucified Christian life. Because, when we commit ourselves over to following Christ and lose our life for His sake – our hearts, minds, and spirit is going through the process of ritual cleansing.

"Whatever he says to you, do it!"

Living a crucified and mindful Christian life only occurs with the help of my Heavenly Father. It only occurs when there is unity in purpose and intent as I fellowship with others. I have personally come to believe that my focus on gaining and maintaining control left little room for the healthier things needed in my life. Where there was a lack of self-worth and identity - Christ restored this. Where there was significant imbalance, He restored it. Healthy relationships that are enriching and full of kindness, compassion, and charity - He provided a way to show me how such is achievable. Where I thought no available opportunity afforded me a way through my personal struggles and dilemmas - He guided me through them. All because I learned this truth: "Whatever he says to you, do it!" 

WE ARE RESPONSIBILE FOR OUR OWN PERSONAL LEARNING AND CONVERSION

Our personal scripture study is not merely a spiritual discipline that is drudgery. It is a time of reflection, seeking, understanding, and receiving personal divine revelation pertaining to who our Heavenly Father is. Understand and come to know who Jesus Christ is. And how to apply the principle truths of the Gospel of Christ in our own lives so that we live a deeper, enriching, and authentic mindful crucified life through Jesus Christ. Our personal scripture study is a discipline whereby we are able to receive spiritual direction for our life.

Welcome to Mindful Christian Living. A website dedicated, and focused, on a personal spiritual journey of Christian discipleship. This is accomplished by the Savior’s call to deny oneself and take up one’s cross in order to come unto Him and follow His established teachings. It focuses on the nature of living a mindful Christian life that is crucified unto Christ. This focus is based on 10-pillars of Christian Spiritual Disciplines:

Whether you are new to the faith or have struggled with crisis of faith – the messages of each devotional and article are designed to help you cultivate a genuine and authentic faith in Jesus Christ. He is the foundation of all things – For I am the way, the truth, and the life and no one comes to the Father except through me (John 14:6, Lexham English Bible).

Today's inspiration and devotion comes from Hazelden's Meditation - Touchstones: Daily Meditations for Men and discusses the nature of becoming a hero of our own process and journey through recovery. I provide the quote brief message from the book. After that, there is a thought, meditation, and scripture associated with today's message and meditation. The focus here is on how we, as ordinary men, are able to experience extraordinary miracles in our lives when we are working toward healing, finding hope, and growing spiritually. Through the testimony of other men who have overcome their own personal travesties - we desire to become heroes ourselves. However, this takes great work to plant and cultivate before tasting the sweet blossoming of healing and restoration in our lives. And it all begins with our faith, trust, and confidence in God. You can find this at my website: Extraordinary Miracles Through Ordinary Individuals. Subscribe, comment, share, and help support this podcast and website for ongoing research, publication of inspiring devotionals, scripture commentary, and discussion.