THE WAR IN OUR MINDS

This photo was taken while on Mission to Zimbabwe in 2013

Background

Pastor is a label that many have tried to place on me. It might sound nice however I don't think that Pastoring (in a church setting)is the most effective use of time, talent, skills, and gifts. This might change at a later stage. However, I do accept the opportunity to speak at churches every so often. Which I do enjoy. My content is unconventional, but I like being different.

This is the Outline I used. I feel that it is still relevant. Please let me know what you think about this topic. Also comment on what you think I should develop this outline into e,g. a devotion, course, reflection journal, workshop, camp?

Introduction

Today, I am speaking to myself as much as I am speaking to you.

We all face a war in our minds.

To some, it is more extensive than to others.

THE WAR IN OUR MIND

The Phillipians 4:5

Php 4:4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice. Php 4:5 Let your moderation (Gentleness, Niv) be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand. Php 4:6 Be careful for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. Php 4:7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. Php 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Interpretation

What does the Scripture say?

1^st. It tells us to Rejoice

2nd to speak to God. How with thanksgiving in our hearts. God will

Then grant you the peace which surpasses all understanding

Will guard our hearts and minds.

Every Battle we face is won and lost in our minds.

Eph 6:17 Tell us to put on the helmet of salvation and the sword of the spirit, which is the word of God.

The word of God first passes through the mind before it gets to the soul then the spirit.

Philippians then goes on to tell us what to think about.

Things that are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, praiseworthy etc.

WHERE DO WE FIND THESE “THINGS”

In the word of God.

How many times does the word tell us to meditate on his word?

If our mind is in line with God and the word of god, how can the devil's thoughts control us?

Last Thought

Rom 12:2 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.

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