Member Care Checklist - Part 6
Area 3. Focus. Mental health
The Bible has a lot to say about our thought life. My experience is spiritual warfare begins in the mind. If I can win the battle in my mind, I can be an overcomer. The key to spiritual victory is a mind controlled by the spirit.
I have been thinking on this verse lately “and be renewed in the spirit of your mind;”. Ephesians 4:23 KJV. What does Paul mean by “spirit of the mind"? I am not sure, but I see connection between our mental health and our spiritual health.
What else does the Bible say about our thought life?
1. How I think determines who I am
“For as he thinks within himself, so he is.
Proverbs 23:7 NASB
2. I am transformed by the renewing of my mind
“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.” Romans 12:2 NASB
3. I can determine how I think
“Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are upon the earth.” Colossians 3:2 ASV
4. I can reject negative thoughts
“casting down imaginations and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,”.
2 Corinthians 10:5 MEV
5. Filling my mind with God's words results in a more fruitful life.
“Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.”
Psalm 1:1-3
I have been thinking on this verse lately “and be renewed in the spirit of your mind;”. Ephesians 4:23 KJV. What does Paul mean by “spirit of the mind"? I am not sure, but I see connection between our mental health and our spiritual health.
What else does the Bible say about our thought life?
1. How I think determines who I am
“For as he thinks within himself, so he is.
Proverbs 23:7 NASB
2. I am transformed by the renewing of my mind
“And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.” Romans 12:2 NASB
3. I can determine how I think
“Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are upon the earth.” Colossians 3:2 ASV
4. I can reject negative thoughts
“casting down imaginations and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,”.
2 Corinthians 10:5 MEV
5. Filling my mind with God's words results in a more fruitful life.
“Blessed is the man Who walks not in the counsel of the ungodly, Nor stands in the path of sinners, Nor sits in the seat of the scornful; But his delight is in the law of the LORD, And in His law he meditates day and night. He shall be like a tree Planted by the rivers of water, That brings forth its fruit in its season, Whose leaf also shall not wither; And whatever he does shall prosper.”
Psalm 1:1-3
Questions:
- How would you evaluate your thinking?
- Is it mostly positive or negative?
- How good are you at challenging your negative thinking?
- What friend do you have that you can process your thoughts with?
- How can you take captive your thoughts?
- What could you do to fill your mind with the Word of God?
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