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It's All In Your Mind
Your mind holds tremendous
creative ability. That's why God gave you an imagination--so
that you could create mental pictures, add faith to them and see
those pictures manifest in your life.
Once you have
an image in your mind of something you want to do or become,
nothing can stop that image from coming to pass. Whatever you
meditate on will become the blueprint for your reality. Too
often, though, Christians suffer from "stinking thinking." They
give the devil control of their minds by meditating on thoughts
that do not line up with the Word of God. Then they reap the
results of the curse because their carnal mindset produces the
fruit of the flesh described in Galatians 5:19-21.
To keep the
devil from gaining a foothold in your life, you must develop a
sound mind that is completely controlled and directed by the
Holy Spirit. In other words, you must renew your mind with the
Word of God. Romans 12:2 says,
"And be not conformed to this
world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that
ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect,
will of God." When you become born again, your
spirit instantly changes; you are recreated in Christ Jesus (2
Corinthians 5:17). Yet your mind is not recreated. You must
conform your thinking continually and on purpose; it is not an
overnight, one-time event. Renewing your mind to God's Word
every day is vital. By reading the Scriptures and meditating on
them thoroughly, your thinking will be transformed to line up
with the mind of Christ. And when you have the mind of Christ,
you can do anything!
When you set
your mind on the Word of God, you'll also experience soul
prosperity and peace (3 John 2). The Bible says that the issues
of life flow out of the heart (Proverbs 4:23). The word heart in
this scripture actually refers to your soul--your mind, your
will and your emotions. If you can control your mind, you can
control your destiny. But it will take a quality decision on
your part to dedicate your life to changing the way you think.
First Thessalonians 5:23 says,
"And the very God of peace
sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul
and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord
Jesus Christ." It is God's will
that your mind, will and emotions be whole, with nothing missing
or broken. As a Believer, you can receive a sound mind (2
Timothy 1:7). It is then up to you to enforce and maintain
soundness of mind by keeping your thoughts and imaginations in
line with God and His Word (Isaiah 26:3).
When your
mind is focused and directed by the Word, you will position
yourself for success. You'll have wisdom, discernment, insight
and the ability to accomplish anything. A renewed,
Word-controlled mind guarantees abundance and prosperity in
every area of your life. Don't let another day go by without a
daily dose of meditation. Set your mind on the Word of God and
let it become the focal point of your life and purpose!
Take a moment and praise
Him using His various names. Jesus, You are the Way, the Truth,
and the Life.
You are my Life, for without
You my life would be worth nothing. You are my Saviour and
my King, the Lam of
God who atoned for my sin. You are the Alpha and Omega and You
control the beginning and end of each circumstance in my life.
You are the Bread of Life and I can feast on Your spiritual
nourishment to
keep me in perfect peace. You are my Lord and my
God. I trust in Your holy name oh Lord, and may your
kingdom reign
for ever and ever, amen. |
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