Where Is My Mind?

You may think that you have your words under control. You are able to filter your thoughts and encourage people when needed. But just because you don't speak your mind, doesn't mean your heart is in the right place. Matthew 12:34 says the overflow of the heart the mouth speaks but even words that aren't spoken still expose where your heart is to God. Our thought life plays a major role in our walk with God. We as humans have the ability to completely fool people with our words. People will never realize the struggles you may have with your thoughts. Thoughts of slander, hate, envy, perversion, and evil corrupt us in a way that buries us in sin from the inside out. The Bible tells us to take captive every thought and make it obedient to Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5) and to train yourself to be Godly (1 Timothy 4:7). Think about that...It is easier said then done but it is something we all need to be more conscious about. Training your mind is something that needs to be done daily. It is like exercise. The only way to make your muscles grow is to put them to work. The only way to have pure thoughts is to practice and renew your mind daily with God. Here are some Bible verses that talk about the importance of where our mind is...


Isaiah 26:3 "You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you."


Romans 12:2 "Do not conform 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.


Romans 13:14 "Clothe yourselves with the Lord Jesus Christ, and do not think about how to gratify the desires of the flesh."


Colossians 3:2 "Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things."


Philippians 3:19 "Their destiny is destruction, their god is their stomach, and their glory is in their shame. Their mind is set on earthly things."


Philippians 4:8 "Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things."


You don't just wake up one morning and decide to become something without training for it. No athlete made it to the show without practice, no musician made it big without preparing, and no marine made it to the elite stage without training. No pastor, missionary, and/or influential spiritual leader ever got to the place they are without spending time with God and and you won't be the first. Renewing your mind takes a lot of work. It takes time, practice, and a daily surrender to the Father who spoke your world into existence. If you want to make a difference in this world for Christ, start by taking captive your thought life.