Growing up I learned that we have three parts: body, mind and spirit. I learned that they all have different functions and interact to make us who we are. The mind handles our thoughts, understanding and intentions. How and what we think determine who we are and what our behavior is. That’s why it’s such a battleground, and we must fight our flesh over it so we can be led by the Spirit. Our lives have different outcomes, experiences and impact based on who we give control of our mind to. When my mind starts to race or tries to send me into a spiral, I put on the Helmet of Salvation and ask God to help my mind see what is true. That truth sets me free. Take time today to pray over your mind. It will change your day and ultimately your life.
Here are some Bible verses talking about your mind:
1. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.
Romans 12:2 NKJV
2. And you shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul (life), and with all your mind (thought, understanding), and with all your strength.
Mark 12:30 AMP
3. For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.
II Timothy 1:7 NKJV
4. Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth.
Colossians 3:2 NKJV
5. Now the mind of the flesh is death [both now and forever—because it pursues sin]; but the mind of the Spirit is life and peace [the spiritual well-being that comes from walking with God—both now and forever].
Romans 8:6 AMP
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Devotions by Chris Hendrix 