Oct 17 2023

RENEWING OUR MIND PT. 2

This Message is inspired by the Reading “Thoughts” from the Book Overcoming Darkness.

When we start our day, we immediately focus on what we have to do or accomplish during the day. We organize a chronology in our mind and sometimes reduce to writing a schedule or to-do list. When we start our day acknowledging God in all our Ways, we deny Satan the opportunity to promote His Evil Program. (Proverbs 3:5-6, 1 Peter 5:8)

Spiritual Wickedness attempts to condition our minds to only be mindful of matters pertaining to our Flesh. Our Minds become cluttered and filled with the Cares of This World. This hampers our ability to remain in Perfect Peace with our Minds stayed on Him. Renewing Our Mind keeps us in all Holy and Godly Conversation. Truth that sets us free and is the Spirit that continually Renews our Mind. (Romans 12:2-3, Mark 4:19, Matthew 13:22)

Starting our Day with thoughts on things that are pure, lovely and of good report clears our Mind from the Darkness and Perils that are attempting to invade our Spirit. When we hear the News of turmoil in the World Events we understand that these are the Perilous Times Prophesized in the Scriptures.  We are not dismayed or angered by current events. We understand that the day is forthcoming that every knee will have to bow and every tongue will have to confess that Jesus is Lord and that His return will bring about Mankind’s Salvation. (Philippians 4:8, 2 Timothy 3: 1-5, Philippians 2:10-11, Romans 14:11, Romans 10:9-10)

Seeking First the Kingdom of God and Its Righteousness is our continual Focus. Our Mind is Renewed when we keep it stayed on Him. We are not dismayed by any events that will or may occur that will disturb our Peace.  We know that the Devil is a Lie and his goal is to steal kill and destroy. We never lose our Praise. (Matthew 6:33, Isaiah 26:3, 1 Corinthians 14:33, Philippians 4:6-7)

When we Praise God and thank Him for our Blessings we are Renewing Our Mind. When we Pray God’s will be done we are Renewing Our Mind. When we promote our New Spirit we are Renewing Our Mind.  And Most Importantly, when we believe that God is a Rewarder of those that diligently Seek Him, we Are Renewing Our Mind (Confidence). Renewing our Mind grants us the Peace that surpasses all Understanding. (Psalm 106:1, Psalm 107:21-22, Matthew 6:9, Ephesians 4:23-24, Hebrews 6:11, Philippians 4:7)

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Song for the Week: 

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ghfVAYv-GZ4

“Forgive Them Father” Written and Performed by John Stuckey Jr

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THOUGHTS

A Flower can we grow 

Without the rain water’s flow 

A mind can we reach 

Without the tools to teach

A Day can we see

 Without wanting a Sun that shines

Life’s highway can we travel 

Without a little time

A River cannot flow 

Without a place to go

 A picture cannot exist

Without a scene to show

A Life can we live 

Without wanting to give 

Blessings do we deserve 

If God we do not serve

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