Pure....

Pure....

As I was thinking of each of my grandchildren early this morning, the words, "purity and pure" kept dancing around in my mind...they are all making decisions and will continue to do so that effect their whole lives ahead of them... What they read, think, watch and even wear gives a message of what is in their hearts and minds...they are each so untarnished and bright with their lives so far...they reflect the light of Jesus wherever they go...

Oh, they  or I are not without our faults as anyone in the world is, as their parents, friends, grandparents will easily admit and admit to. We each are born with a sin nature no matter how cute we are at birth and I, most...But, that new creation in Christ, we can each have when we ask, purifies us, transforms us, giving a brightness that shines....I see it those around me, in my grandchildren's heart and eyes...that purity from Christ alone...

I pray that they will continue to follow Christ, finding their purity, their brightness in Him...that their thoughts be pure, their "inner sanctuary" be lined with the pure gold of God's word, reflecting Him brightly into a dark world..that they desire a pure heart...and seek wisdom from a Holy and living/loving God...

Thank YOU so much for the privilege for praying for these dear children, watching them grow and mature....keep them close to You in their minds, heart and souls...

Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. 

1 Kings 6:20-22 The inner sanctuary was twenty cubits long, twenty wide and twenty high. He overlaid the inside with pure gold, and he also overlaid the altar of cedar. Solomon covered the inside of the temple with pure gold, and he extended gold chains across the front of the inner sanctuary, which was overlaid with gold. So he overlaid the whole interior with gold. He also overlaid with gold the altar that belonged to the inner sanctuary. 

Psalm 51:10 Create in me a pure heart, O God,and renew a steadfast spirit within me. 

1 Timothy 1:5 The goal of this command is love, which comes from a pure heart and a good conscience and a sincere faith. 

James 3:17 But the wisdom that comes from heaven is first of all pure; then peace-loving, considerate, submissive, full of mercy and good fruit, impartial and sincere.