Your Mind

Did you know that the most difficult thing to open is a closed mind? Romans 12:2 gives us clear direction regarding our minds:

"Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”

Some questions to ask yourself in this area:

1. How have you guarded your mind in the past? What did you deny?


Once again you need to see and examine how your coping skills—your denial—may have protected you from pain and hurt in the past. It may have done so, however, by preventing you from living in and dealing with reality.
Do you know that two thoughts cannot occupy your mind at the same time? It is your choice as to whether your thoughts will be constructive or destructive, positive or negative.


2. Have you filled your mind with hurtful and unhealthy movies, internet sites, television programs, magazines, or books?


Your ears and your eyes are doors and windows to your soul. So, remember “garbage in, garbage out.” Straight living cannot come out of crooked thinking. It just is not going to happen.
Remember Proverbs 15:14 (NLT):

“A wise person is hungry for truth, while a fool feeds on trash.”

3. Have you failed to concentrate on the positive truths of the Bible?


I believe that three of the greatest sins today are indifference to, neglect of, and disrespect for the Word of God. Have you set aside a daily quiet time to get into God’s instruction manual for your life?