Romans 12:1-2 reveal the transforming authority of the Word of God which renews the mind with His peace and power being evident.
The mind is constantly active and in the process of thinking but we are not to grab unto every passing thought.
What does our mind register?
The mind is the greatest computor in the world
In 70 years 15 trillion bits of info is processed but the average person uses only 10% of ones brain yet the brain is to be the control centre of man
What is put in ultimately comes out
John 8:44 speaks of our desires. What do we listen and so respond to?
Genesis 3:1 reveals the enemies words "Hath God said?"
Doubt is subsequently planted
WE NEED TO KNOW THE WORD OF GOD PERSONALLY
The mind has power to effect our emotions, attitudes, will and has endless consequences
What goes on in ones mind is our own responsibility.
The mind is our secret chamber which we are personally responsible for.
A victim aspect hinders the transforming power of the Word.
STOP BLAMING OTHERS
Bear personal responsibility for ones thoughts.
Walk out of ones emotional prison through repentance
TAKE CARE WHAT THOUGHTS MOTIVATE OUR ACTIONS
Dreams which are divine impressions or direction must be tested and will be remembered since they are divinely imparted
The darkened mind needs to be renewed
Peace sanctifies us body, soul and spirit 1 Thess. 5:23
The soul and spirit involves the intents of the heart Heb.4:12
The body is the physical aspect of life
The soul involves the mind, the will and the emotions
The spirit communes with God after the new birth experience
The soul responds to the body and or the spirit
The Inner Man needs to be renewed and regenerated whereby we are alive to God
Eph. 2:5 reveal the Spirit alive to God involves an awareness which transforms
The Spirit of God influences our soul with the Spirit being alive to God therefore transforming the state of the soul
Is our will broken with our mind unclear lacking insight
The soul influenced by the flesh needs to be renewed and developed with the mind of Christ being evident.
A sense of fulfillment will esteem others Phil.2:1-11
In every life there comes those areas of conflict which involve the Mind of the flesh versus the Mind of the Spirit
The mind of the flesh is carnal but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace Romans 8:5-6
There is an ongoing war between the Holy Spirit and the mind of the flesh.
THE MIND NEEDS TO BE TRANSFORMED
What is the human condition of the mind today?
The original mind was clear, confident, wholesome, content, satisfied and under the influence of the Holy Spirit being in harmony with God
The mind was affected in the Garden of Eden and tainted whereby there came an awareness of evil.
The mind became darkened and blind
The light deminished in regards to God's will
The thinking becomes futile.
Ephesians 4:17-18
Choices transpire in each of our lives 2 Cor.4:4 the mind is blinded thro unbelief
Titus 1:15-16 a defiled mind is tainted with the enemies suggestions
THE POWER OF PRAYER THAT ENCOUNTERS THE INTERVENTION OF THE HOLY SPIRIT
KNOWING WE BECOME WHAT WE BELIEVE
The light of Jesus not only brings salvation which opens our spirit but reaches out to renew our mind and influence our emotions bringing healing to the inner wounds and memories which one frequently dwell on.
IN CHRIST IS NO CONDEMNATION to THOSE WHO FOLLOW THE SPIRIT
Romans 8:1
There is a war against the mind
Romans 7:13-19
Do you have problems with thoughts?
Are there strongholds that seem to hold your mind captive?
The Lord Jesus reaches forth to bring healing and restoration of the mind, the memories, the strongholds of the mind, ones self esteem and all areas of life?
THE LORD CALLS US TO WALK IN HEALTH AND DISCOVER HIS WILL WITH THE MIND BEING RENEWED
The Spirit prays or connects with God
The soul is the major area of conflict
The soul needs to be renewed but what do we feed our soul?
Do we look to the world and natural aspects or do we choose to turn and respond with faith to the Lord Jesus Christ and the Word of God.
If our spirit is weak in regards to the relationship that is available through Jesus Christ the soul will dominate causing us to make poor decisions.
God reaches forth to strengthen our inner man whereby we would be conformed and so respond and be renewed daily
Let us treasure the authority of the Word of God
and see what God would thus bring to pass
Bless one and all dear Jesus
Charlotte