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 The Mind of Christ
Philippians 2 :5: "Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus". NKJV

                In this passage we are encouraged to have the mind of Christ. One may wonder, why does Paul encourage us to have the mind of Christ? What the significance of the mind? Brethren, the battle of life is the battle of the mind. Each day there is a battle raging between the forces of light and forces of darkness to take absolute control of your mind. Why? The emphatic truth is that whoever or whatsoever controls your mind controls your life. 

                A person's mind is the garden where seeds are sown, and from which yields every thought, action, habit, and character. As it is commonly said "Sow a thought, reap an action; sow an act, reap a habit; sow a habit, and you reap a character; sow a character, and you reap a destiny". Satan attempts to control our lives by implanting destructive thoughts into our minds. 'Voices' in the head are not uncommon: thoughts of depression, anxiety, lust, negativity, self-doubt, low self-esteem instigated by the devil to thwart us from God's purpose and our destiny. We might think these thoughts are our very own; however, some of these thoughts are implanted by the devil. Here is the good news, we have been given authority to resist all the fiery darts and tricks of the devil. James 4 vs 7 says Submit yourselves, then to God. resist the devil and he will flee from you. This is the very reason why Proverbs 4 vs 23 admonishes us to "guard our heart with all diligence; for out of it flows the issues of life." To become an impactful citizen on earth, one must WIN the battle of the mind. Renewing our minds daily with the word of God is imperative if we want to become healthy and bring change to the world.

                God communicates to us via our spirit, but an accurate interpretation of God communication relies on the stature or condition of one's mind. What can we do to have the mind of Christ? the answer is simple: "Taking every thought captive to the obedience of Christ" (2nd Corinthians 10 vs 5). The bible advised us in Romans 12 vs 2, not to be conformed to the pattern of this world but instead be progressively transformed as we mature spiritually by the renewing of our minds. In reading Romans 12:2, the first thing I noticed was "the pattern of this world."  The world, in fact, does have a pattern. Psychology shows that there are patterns of thoughts, emotions, attitudes that deprives people of joy, peace and hope. This pattern is one of negativity, hopelessness and sin. The renewal of the mind entails as advised by Paul in Philippians 4 vs 8 to focus on things that are of godly values, and of good report; what is noble and true. The renewal of our minds comes from daily meditating on the word of God. By the practice of daily meditation on God's word, we acquire the mind of Christ which enables us to become more like Christ. By daily meditating on God's word, we receive divine Grace to WIN the battle of the mind. 

"If you realized how powerful your thoughts are, you would never think a negative thought" - Peace Pilgrim.

 Nelson McEwen

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  1. AnonymousJuly 15, 2024 at 7:14 AM

    By your Grace and Mercy O LORD,I submit my thoughts and imagination under your authority in Jesus'Name. Amen 🙏 and Amen 🙏.More Grace to do The Lord'sWill in Jesus'Name..

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  2. Nelson McEwenJuly 15, 2024 at 7:35 AM

    Amen

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  3. AnonymousJuly 15, 2024 at 9:53 AM

    Great read, thanks for sharing!

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  4. AnonymousJuly 17, 2024 at 12:37 AM

    Amen

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  5. AnonymousJuly 19, 2024 at 1:51 PM

    May we continually abide in Christ, more grace bro

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