MIND MANAGEMENT (3) For we are Gods handiwork. Ephesians 2:10 Your mind is the doorway to your heart, and when a questionable thought arises, you always have a choice. You can throw the door open and let it in, or do what the Bible says: Fight to capture every thought until it acknowledges the authority of Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5 PHPS). In other words, capture the thought before it captures you. Lets say a thought regarding your self-worth arises and says, Youve been a loser all your life. Youve failed in relationships and jobs and ambitions. You might as well write loser on your CV, for thats what you are. The average person would say to that thought, Youre right; come on in. But youre not the average person! Youre a new creation in Christ, led by His Spirit. So rather than let the thought in, take it captive, present it to the Lord and say, Jesus, this thought says Im a loser and Ill never amount to anything. What do You think? See what youre doing? Youre submitting that thought to the authority of Jesus. If He agrees with it, then let it in. If not, kick it to the kerb! How do you know if He agrees or disagrees? Open your Bible and find out what God says about you. We are Gods handiwork, created in Christ Jesus to do good works, which God prepared in advance for us to do(Jeremiah 1:5). What about this one? Therefore, there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus (Romans 8:1 NIV). Any thought that doesnt line up with Gods Word doesnt pass the test--and doesnt gain entrance. Thats how you manage your mind!
Posted on: Thu, 18 Dec 2014 06:28:50 +0000
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