186-Commit and trust (Psalm 37:5–6) || The Evening Mindset - Christian Bible Meditation and Bedtime Prayers

205-Saved to a holy calling (2 Timothy 1:9) || The Evening Mindset - Christian Bible Meditation and Bedtime Prayers

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time) [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2561734/fan_mail/new] TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE: 2 Timothy 1:9 who saved us and called us to a holy calling, not because of our works but because of his own purpose and grace, which he gave us in Christ Jesus before the ages began, (ESV) SUMMARY We slow down with 2 Timothy 1:9 and let it reframe how we think about salvation, holiness, and our place in God’s story. We end with a simple prayer for humility, seriousness about our calling, and real rest rooted in God’s purpose. • reading and reflecting on 2 Timothy 1:9  • salvation as God’s gift rather than our achievement  • a holy calling as everyday kingdom life  • grace grounded in Christ’s life, death, and resurrection  • the shock of God’s plan “before the ages began”  • praying for humble confidence and restful trust Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupport [https://morningmindsetmedia.com/EMSupport] Join over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset [https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset]

204-Humble fear of God (Proverbs 3:7–8) || The Evening Mindset - Christian Bible Meditation and Bedtime Prayers

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time) [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2561734/fan_mail/new] TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE: Proverbs 3:7–8 Be not wise in your own eyes; fear the LORD, and turn away from evil. [8] It will be healing to your flesh and refreshment to your bones. (ESV) SUMMARY We slow down with Proverbs 3:7-8 and let it question the pride that can creep in after a day that feels well lived. We choose reverence over self-trust and ask God for the promised healing and refreshment that come from humility. • reading Proverbs 3:7-8 as an evening meditation  • noticing how easy it is to become wise in our own eyes  • treating pride as a slippery slope, even after obedience  • living as if God is always the audience  • fearing the Lord as a heart commitment and accountability  • turning away from evil as a practical response  • asking God for healing to the flesh and refreshment to the bones  Please consider becoming a partner. Go to Evening Mindset dot com to find out more.  Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupport [https://morningmindsetmedia.com/EMSupport] Join over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset [https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset]

203-The Spirit abides (1 John 4:13) || The Evening Mindset - Christian Bible Meditation and Bedtime Prayers

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time) [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2561734/fan_mail/new] TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE: 1 John 4:13 By this we know that we abide in him and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit. (ESV) SUMMARY We wrestle with why we keep sinning and why that struggle can make us question whether we are truly saved. We ground our assurance in 1 John 4:13 and look for the Holy Spirit’s real-world evidence through changed desires, conviction, and repentance. • the reality that believers are redeemed in spirit but still live in frail bodies • how Romans 6–8 explains ongoing conflict with sin • why repeated failure often triggers doubts about salvation • 1 John 4:13 as a clear test for assurance through the gift of the Spirit • practical self-examination through changed behavior and reoriented desires • conviction and regret as signs the Holy Spirit is present and active • a closing prayer for renewed assurance and rest Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupport [https://morningmindsetmedia.com/EMSupport] Join over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset [https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset]

202-Death, judgment, salvation (Hebrews 9:27–28) || The Evening Mindset - Christian Bible Meditation and Bedtime Prayers

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time) [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2561734/fan_mail/new] TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE: Hebrews 9:27–28 And just as it is appointed for man to die once, and after that comes judgment, [28] so Christ, having been offered once to bear the sins of many, will appear a second time, not to deal with sin but to save those who are eagerly waiting for him. (ESV) SUMMARY We read Hebrews 9:27-28 and sit with two unshakable certainties: every person will die and judgment will follow. We also hold tight to an equal certainty that brings real comfort, Jesus will appear again to save those who eagerly wait for him. • reading Hebrews 9:27-28 as an evening mindset • death as a universal fact that forces clarity • judgment as a certain reality after death • Christ offered once to bear sins for many • the second coming of Jesus as certain as death • Jesus returning to save those who eagerly wait Ponder that glorious truth as you lay down to rest for today's evening mindset. Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupport [https://morningmindsetmedia.com/EMSupport] Join over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset [https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset]

201-God gives counsel and instruction (Psalm 32:8) || The Evening Mindset - Christian Bible Meditation and Bedtime Prayers

Send Carey a note (sorry, replies are not possible at this time) [https://www.buzzsprout.com/2561734/fan_mail/new] TONIGHT’S SCRIPTURE: Psalm 32:8 I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my eye upon you. (ESV) SUMMARY We slow down with Psalm 32:8 and let God’s promise of instruction and counsel settle into our minds as we prepare for sleep. We talk about why trust grows through a track record, then ask whether we actually take God at His word enough to seek His guidance. • reading Psalm 32:8 as a personal promise for rest  • a childhood picture of trust in a father’s words  • asking whether we believe God’s counsel is true  • seeking guidance through Scripture as God’s instruction  • receiving counsel through the Holy Spirit and the body of Christ  • resisting a shallow, flippant approach to God’s promises  • closing prayer for hearts and minds filled with Scripture  Support the Evening Mindset: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/EMSupport [https://morningmindsetmedia.com/EMSupport] Join over 16,000 daily listeners who enjoy the podcast that started it all… “The Morning Mindset”: https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset [https://MorningMindsetMedia.com/Morning-Mindset]