LET ME CONTROL YOUR MIND. This mind is the most restless, unruly part of mankind. Long after you have learned the discipline of holding your tongue, your thoughts defy your will and set themselves up against Me. Man is the pinnacle (highest point) of My creation, and the human mind is wondrously complex. I risked all by granting you freedom to think for yourself. This is god-like privilege, forever setting you apart from animals and robots.
Though My blood has fully redeemed you, your mind is the last bastion (stronghold) of rebellion. Open yourself to My radiant Presence, letting My Light permeate (go through) your thinking. When My Spirit is controlling your mind, you are filled with Life and Peace.
- Jesus
Scripture Insight: Genesis 1:26-27 and Romans 8:6
(Jesus Calling / Sarah Young)
Romans 8:6 - Paul says, "The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace" (New International Version)
ReplyDeletePaul divides people into two categories - those who let themselves be controlled by their sinful natures and those who follow after the Holy Spirit. All of us would be in the first category if Jesus had not offered us a way out. Once we have said yes to Jesus, we will want to continue following him, because his way brings life and peace. Daily we must consciously choose to center our lives on God. Use the Bible to discover God's guidelines, and then follow them. In ever perplexing situation ask yourself, "What would Jesus want me to do?" When the Holy Spirit points out what is right, do it eagerly.