207-Ask, Seek, Knock, Receive (Luke 11:9) || The Evening Mindset - Christian Bible Meditation and Bedtime Prayers

207-Ask, Seek, Knock, Receive (Luke 11:9) || 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: Luke 11:9 [9] And I tell you, ask, and it will be given to you; seek, and you will find; knock, and it will be opened to you. (ESV) SUMMARY We hold Luke 11:9 up as a simple evening meditation and let Jesus’ words reframe how we pray. We sit with the mystery of trusting God’s generosity while accepting His wiser will as He grows us into mature children. • reading Luke 11:9 and the promise to ask  • naming the tension between faith and God’s sovereign will  • using the parent-child picture to understand wise “no”  • noticing how asking reveals humility and dependence  • remembering God’s generous nature shown in giving His Son  • praying for step-by-step growth in trust and discernment  So, friends, whatever your burdens are right now, ask, seek, and knock.  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]

206-Living in honor of The Name (Colossians 3:17) || 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: Colossians 3:17 And whatever you do, in word or deed, do everything in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through him. (ESV) SUMMARY We end the day with Colossians 3:17 and let it set our mindset for how we speak and act. We talk about turning ordinary tasks into worship, and we pray for repentance, strength, and grateful living tomorrow. • Colossians 3:17 as a simple rule for daily life  • “Word or deed” as the two lanes of discipleship  • Doing everyday tasks in the name of Jesus  • Living in a way that makes faith visible  • Repentance as a reset when we fall short  • Asking God for moment-by-moment guidance  • Practicing thanksgiving that points to grace  Repent, tell the Lord you’re sorry, has come to empower you for tomorrow, and lay your head down tonight with confidence that God Himself can empower you tomorrow and will empower you as you submit yourself to him  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]

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]