The instruction from the word of God states as believers we are to excel in:
"....Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself
against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the
obedience of Christ." II Corinthians 10:5
What this scripture translate to in
our day to day walk is another key to victory. We need to refresh and rehearse
the strategy for having giant thoughts of a harvest of God's goodness. The Lord
desires for us to understand our relationship with him will result in overcoming
thoughts of despair, discouragement, discontent and defeat. The enemy of our
soul wants your mind to rule your confessions and turn them into ashes of
anxiety.
If the enemy can rule your thoughts doubts and fears will become high thing that stand against the word of God. You cast or remove from a place of unauthorized authority declarations of unbelief, and replace them with: ".....whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things...." Philippians 4:8
If it only takes a little leaven to contaminate an entire lump of bread (I Corinthians 5:6) how much more will a few thoughts of fear and anxiety cause you to avoid having a prosperous way and good success. The words of your mouth affect the thoughts and imaginations of your mind. Joshua 1:8 states that: ".....this book of the law shall not depart out of thy mouth; but thou shalt meditate therein day and night, that thou mayest observe to do all that is written therein; for then thou shalt make thy way prosperous, and then thou shalt have good success."
Train or discipline your mind toward the things of God. I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings." Psalm 77:12 Learn to replace vain imaginations with the wonders and greatness of God. "....thou are the God that doest wonders: thou has declared thy strength among the people..." Psalm 77:14
The helmet of salvation (Ephesians 6:17) has been given to protect your mind. It is so easy to allow thoughts of confusion to become a stronghold and a drawback to the fulfillment of your spiritual destiny. However, practicing meditating on the word of God builds a defense against attitudes in the mind of depression and oppression. Psalm 103:8 states: "...the Lord is merciful and gracious, slow to anger, and plenteous in mercy..." When your inner man is charged with powerful words of wealth out of the good treasure of God's covenant promises your mind is covered like a fortress against assaults. Thoughts of helplessness, weariness, and lack decrease in strength when the reality of the "Helmet of Salvation" manifest itself in the midst of attacks.
You may say a few thoughts may not be harmful but you would not feel that way about seeing a few termites, ants or just one roach in your home! All types of products, equipment and phone calls would get activated to eradicate what you know could become a potential crisis. If a natural problem generates this much activity your desire to maintain spiritual strength should out distance that energy when it concerns your spiritual temple.
Finally Hebrews 2:1 reminds us that: "Therefore we ought to give the more earnest heed to the things which we have heard, lest at any time we should let them slip."
The word of God is our anchor and our hop. It is our stronghold and our shield from negative attacks. It will bring victory every time there is a battle designed for the mind. Learn to defeat corrupt communications (Ephesians 4:29) that are rooted in fears, unbelief, and lack of trust. Resists the devil with the word and a diligent assault! You can live in daily victory in you thought life and your cup will run over in fullness of joy and a genuine peace of mind.
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Just a Few Thoughts