CHANGE YOUR MIND

Job 37:14

Hearken unto this, O Job; stand still, and consider the wondrous works of GOD.

BE STILL AND KNOW THAT I AM GOD (Psalm 46:10)

Psalm 8: 3, 4a says, "When I consider the heavens, the works of Thy fingers, the moon and the stars, which Thou hast ordained, what is man, that Thou art mindful of him?..." Think about it; the LORD who made all things in heaven and on the earth, considers us and thinks about us as individuals. He loves us with a passionate love that would sacrifice His highest and best so that we would have life with Him.

Listen to this, O people of GOD, STAND STILL; don't allow yourselves to run around this life without purpose. BE STILL and consider the works of the LORD, how awesome they are and how awesome He is.  Fill your mind with the wonder and beauty of GOD; meditate on Him day and night. Look around and see what wonders He has created and marvel at all his works. Let your heart be filled with love for Him, who first loved you and gave His Son for your salvation.

All of the universe proclaims the majesty of the LORD, join your voice with the whole universe and sing praise to the LORD most High.

HE IS WORTHY OF ALL PRAISE.

CHANGE YOUR MIND

Proverbs 23: 7a

For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he.

WHAT YOU THINK, YOU BECOME.

This is a true fact that what occupies your mind, you become. The more thoughts about JESUS and His way of being; the more love you give to Him and the more praise, thanks and worship of GOD, the more you become like JESUS. JESUS is present now and dwells in the heart of the faithful; "in all your ways acknowledge Him and He will direct your path." JESUS is ready to guide in every decision that you have to make, all He needs is for you to ask Him.

It is a part of the Jewish tradition, for the devout Jew to say the Sh'ma morning and night. This was part of the LORD's instruction to the faithful believer, so that they would never forget that the LORD GOD is One LORD and that you should love the LORD your GOD with all your heart, soul, mind and strength.  JESUS made it clear to His followers that this was the first and great commandment.  JESUS understood that what you think about, determines who you are and how you act.

The power of suggestion is the devil's playground; he likes to suggest things and see what happens. When your mind is stayed on the LORD, suggestions that are not of GOD can not take hold, they sail away in the sea of oblivion. Protect your mind by staying focused on the Word of the LORD; Holy Scripture and the presence of JESUS in your midst. Do not allow your mind to take flight on the wings of suggestions from the air. 

Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee, because he trusteth in Thee. Trust ye in the LORD forever; for in the LORD GOD is everlasting strength. (Isaiah 26: 3, 4)

CHANGE YOUR MIND

Proverbs 14: 30,31 (NIV)

A heart at peace gives life to the body, but envy rots the bones. He who oppresses the poor shows contempt for their Maker, but whoever is kind to the needy honors GOD.

MAY YOUR HEART LIVE IN PEACE.

These two verses of Scripture are very strong, "in your face" words of the LORD. If you want to live a good life, than keep peace in your heart.  The only way to peace is through the work of the Holy Spirit, transforming your heart and mind into the way of the LORD. The fruit of the Holy Spirit is: love, joy, peace, patience, goodness, gentleness, meekness, faith and temperance. The way to peace is for the Holy Spirit to dwell in you, richly.

Envy rots the bones. All of the unclean ways eat away at the body. It is a known fact that unforgiveness is the root of arthritis and mental illness. It is also true that lies, envy and hatred cause grief and gloom, muscle aches and headaches.  Yes. envy rots the bones.

Did you know that if your oppress, torment or ignore the poor that you are showing contempt for GOD, but when you are kind to the poor, you honor GOD? This should be a "check-point" for our life in Christ JESUS; be kind and caring to the poor, be Christ to those who live in poverty and you will honor GOD.

Your body responds to your thoughts. When your mind is stayed on JESUS and His Holy Word, then your whole being will be sound and health will be in your mind and body. Pastor Randy said, "Your body transforms to what you think." Think on the LORD day and night and let your mind be fixed on Him, because you trust in Him.

CHANGE YOUR MIND

Psalm 1: 1,2

Blessed is the man who walketh not in the counsel of the ungodly, nor standeth in the way of sinners , nor sitteth in the seat of the scornful, but his delight is in the law of the LORD and in His law doth he meditate day and night.

WALK NOT; STAND NOT; SIT NOT WITH SINNERS, BUT DELIGHT IN GOD

When you walk with the wicked, you can walk away. When you stand with the wicked, you are giving your consent to their ways. When you sit with the wicked, you are agreeing with them and adding your presence to theirs. We are not to walk, stand or sit with the wicked, but change our mind and walk away from their influence.  

James 1:8 says that a double-minded person is unstable in all his ways, therefore, we can not walk, stand or sit with wickedness and be righteous with GOD at the same time. Change your mind and "put on Christ" then walk, stand and sit with JESUS and let Him be your total influence. This is the road to stability and righteousness.

Delight in the Word of GOD and meditate on His Word day and night. Do not take the ideas of a person more than the infallible Word of GOD. There are many books written and many thoughts presented that sound good. Take all that is written and all that is said and filter it through the Word of the LORD. Delight in His Word and follow what He says; meditate on Him day and night.

The next part of Psalm 1 say that a man who delights in the Word of the LORD day and night will be like a tree planted by the rivers of water that bringeth forth fruit in its season; its leaf also shall not wither and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper.  Do you want to know the way to the abundant life? Than walk with GOD, stand with Him and sit with Him, listening to His word and meditating on the Word of the LORD.

THE WORD FROM THE WORD; JESUS CHRIST, THE WORD OF GOD.

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Romans 12: 2 (NIV)

Do not conform any longer in 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.

RENEW YOUR MIND DAILY

Be changed by the renewing of your mind in the way and pattern of GOD.  Read, study and inwardly digest the Good News of GOD, the Holy Scripture, daily and meditate on His Word. Think on the Word of GOD.

In the course of a day, we have hundreds of thoughts running through our mind; some good and some really wrong. We have the power to allow those thoughts or to cast them away; in order to discern which ones to let be or to cast out, we have to put on the mind of Christ.  The mind of Christ is the "helmet of salvation" in the armor of GOD. The mind of Christ protects the mind and allows us to know the will of GOD, "His good, pleasing and perfect will". To know his will is to be able to walk in perfect trust that you are on the right path. So, 

RENEW YOUR MIND DAILY BY SCRIPTURE, PRAYER AND ACTION.

CHANGE - 2

Hebrews 13: 15, 16

By Him, therefore, let us offer sacrifice of praise to GOD continually, that is, the fruit of our lips, giving thanks to His Name. But to do good and to share forget not; for with such sacrifices GOD is well pleased.

PRAISE, GIVE THANKS, DO GOOD, AND SHARE.

This little phrase should be on our heart and continually a part of the story of our life. This was the way that JESUS lived. His life was praise to His Father; He gave thanks continually for everything; He did good and spared not and He shared all for the glory of His Father. JESUS showed us how to live, now we must follow Him, not counting the cost.

To me, a sacrifice is something that is given unconditionally without any thought of return or reciprocation. The change for me in 2013 is to give myself unconditionally to GOD and others; not counting the cost, just living without reservation. When JESUS saw a sick person, He was moved with love and healed that person. When JESUS saw weary and hungry crowds, He fed them. JESUS taught the truth about the Kingdom; JESUS taught the truth about His Father. JESUS never withheld the truth from anyone.

Let us live our life as a sacrifice of praise to GOD; giving thanks to Him; doing good to others and sharing what we have in our hand with those who have no way to reciprocate; all in the Name of JESUS and for His sake.

THANKS BE TO GOD WHO GIVES US THE VICTORY THROUGH OUR LORD JESUS CHRIST.

CHANGE - 2

Psalm 108: 1

O GOD, my heart is fixed; I will sing and give praise, even with my glory.

THE FIXED HEART

I Corinthians 15:58 is the strong definition of the "fixed heart", "Therefore, my beloved brethren, Be ye steadfast, unmovable, always abounding in the work of the LORD, for as much as ye know, that your labor is not in vain in the LORD." The fixed heart is settled, steadfast and unmovable, focused only on the LORD and watching for Him. 

Change will occur in our flesh-life, but in our life in the LORD, He directs our path and guards our future. Our part is to trust Him with everything and live with a "fixed heart", not wavering or doubting. GOD is unchangeable, always steadfast and always faithful. He remembers His Covenant and is bound to us with His great love. 

STAND FIRM IN THE LORD; YOUR ANCHOR HOLDS IN HIM.