God
created the human psyche with a conscious and subconscious mind, emotions, and
a free will to choose our destiny. Our brain controls our thoughts, which
influence our words and deeds.
Enjoying
the mind of Christ, who abides within us, allows Jesus to think and act through
us. He helps us to accept the mysteries of God by faith. We adopt His values,
enjoy His wisdom, and discern His judgments and reasoning (Colossians 2:2-3).
This
all enables us to enjoy a deeper intimacy with God's Trinity within us (Hebrews
13:21). We want less of this world (Psalm 119:33-37) and more security and
affection with Jesus. We no longer desire the status, success and trappings of
life on earth.
When
we experience trials, we know the Trinity is right there with us and in us. He
gives us the mind of Christ, and comforts us through it all (Psalm 71:20). We
love Him, and we obey Him through each moment of our day (John 14:15).
When
we prefer our own counsel over attaining God's plans for our next activity, we
do not learn to access the mind of Christ within us. It is only as we pay
attention to Jesus' thoughts in our mind that we are transformed into spiritual
children of our most high God (Romans 12:2).
To
live with the mind of Christ, we have His life and peace filling our heart and
mind (Romans 8:6). His Kingdom consumes our thoughts, and His principles bring
us indescribable joy (Psalm 119:20, 24). We feast on His Word day and night.
We
do not want to believe a lie or to devote our self to myths and worshipping our
ancestors (1 Timothy 1:4). With the mind of Christ in us, we know God's truth
at all times, which sets us free (John 8:32). His peace guards our soul, and
keeps us from believing Satan's lies (Philippians 4:7; John 8:44).
Prayer:
Father
God, You are our Rock, our God of truth, and You have no immorality or
injustice in You. You are just and right continually (Deuteronomy 32:4). It is
impossible for You to lie (Hebrews 6:18). We devote our self to serving You as
You direct our steps each moment of the day. Living in the center of Your will
is the safest and happiest place on earth.
You
gave us emotions to enjoy life, as well as a mind in order to receive Your
thoughts and direction for our day (Proverbs 3:5-6). Remind us to inventory our
thoughts and feelings during the day to discern when we are out of Your will
for us. We love You with all of our heart, mind and strength and live at the
pleasure of our King Jesus.
Thought
for the Day:
It
is critical that we allow the mind of Christ to lead and guide us through our
day, as we accomplish the works that God created us to do with victory and
success in each endeavor.
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Ephesians 2:10
