The Right Frame of Mind?
With all the opinions, attitudes, and strife created by all media, how do we keep in our right frame of mind?
We have been distracted by the panic-demic for what seems like forever and now the Afghanistan nightmare unfolding before our eyes daily.
All of this is going to distract us from having the right frame of mind.
As our lives become more and more inundated by various forms of media, we must ask the question, "What do I fill my mind with?"
We cannot ignore what is going on around us. But at the same time, we cannot let the current events rule over our every thought!
If we ponder over the news and other media outlets, our frame of mind is NOT going to be that transformed mind that we are supposed to have. Amen?
Romans 12:2 KJV And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
Paul mentions our minds, our thoughts, and the processes of the mind.
It is the “renewal of the mind” with which he is concerned.
This is a daily function. It requires that daily devotional, Bible studies, alone time with God. Amen?
Ask yourself, “Do I spend more time in the word or the world?”
Our Lord Jesus was concerned about our minds when He said, “You shall love the Lord your God with...all you mind” (Matthew 22:37).
So, in closing, I ask the question, "With what do I fill my mind?"
To properly answer it, we need to examine ourselves as to whether we are filling our minds with the world or with the word.
If our mental diet consists predominantly of the world, don't be surprised when we start thinking and living like the world.
The effects, no doubt, will be devastating.
But, if we allow the word of God to shape our minds, even when disturbing external circumstances accompany our lives, we will be standing safely on good and holy ground.
May this find you in the Right Frame of Mind today!
Have a blessed day.
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