Changed Minds

 

     The Bible insists we can capture our thoughts for the purposes of Jesus.

We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:5

     God is kind enough to give us a list of the kinds of things we should think about, as we turn our thoughts over to Him.  

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 on these things. Philippians 4:8

     The apostle, Paul, is the perfect example of how to set our minds on the things above. He wrote the book of Philippians from a Roman prison cell, cold and dark, chained to a guard day and night. He continually praised God. He penned the words that would travel through time. His words changed lives then. His words change lives today, through the comfort and praise of the Holy Spirit. The same Spirit that is available to us today. Think on those things. Set your mind on Him and be transformed!

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

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 12:2

Father,

Set our minds to capture our thoughts and give them to You. Refine our minds to be filled with joy and praise, to think on things that are lovely and true, pure and excellent. What a difference we could make, if we allow Your word to transform us.

In Jesus name,

Amen