Winning The War In Your Mind PT.2
Philippians 4:8 (ESV) – Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
Why do we behave irrationally?—Wires crossed.
Mind battlefield—Most of life’s battles won or lost in mind.
Your life is always moving in direction of your strongest thoughts.
Don’t control what you think—Never control what you do.
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Romans 12:2
And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Phil 4:8 NLT
… if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. Phil 4:8 NKJV
Definition of meditation—To engage in mental exercise; to focus one’s thoughts.
I meditate on your precepts and consider your ways. Ps 119:15
… I meditate on all your works and consider what your hands have done. Ps 143:5
Training my mind to focus—Focus is a skill.
Scriptural truth.
Write it—Think it—Confess it—Until you believe it.
Struggling to Know God’s Will: My life belongs to God. Daily I seek him and daily he directs my steps. I know his voice and he leads me to his perfect will.
Lack confidence: My confidence is in Christ and Christ alone. Because his Spirit lives within me, I can do everything he calls me to do.
Fighting lustful thoughts: I’m not a slave to lustful thoughts. Because God has purified my mind, I will honor him with my eyes and thoughts. My God is faithful. Even if I’m tempted, he will always give me a way out.
Find comfort in food: When I’m stressed, I turn to God, not food. I come to Jesus because he is what I need. In Him, I find strength and comfort.
Battling worry: Because of Christ, I’m not anxious about anything. I cast my cares on God because he cares for me. I have the peace of God dwelling in my heart and ruling my mind.
Take Your Mind Back—Meditate on truth