Romans 8: 5 Those who live according
to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who
live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit
desires. 6 The mind governed by the flesh is
death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace. 7 The mind governed by the flesh is hostile
to God; it does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. 8 Those who are in the realm of the
flesh cannot please God.
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Hearing the
conversation about cars made me know I was in the wrong league. One guy had
just bought a car worth more than my house. After the conversation I was
content to drive away in my rusty car. But later, I sat at my desk wondering
how I could make more money. Maybe I should day trade or invest. I started
dreaming of wealth more and more.
- Many times I put my mind on what I desired.
- Many times I sat with my mind fixed on what was in my heart.
- Many times I pondered how “good” life would be if I would just have…
Paul explains an
enemy that is not the devil rather the mind. Though Satan caused humanity to
ultimately fall and desire sin, humans still have a choice. Paul explains that
choice. Those who live with their minds fixed on any lust cannot have their
minds on things that please GOD.
- GOD wants me to seek HIS ways daily.
- GOD wants me to know my weaknesses and give them to HIM.
- GOD wants me to ask HIM to guide my thoughts, for only HE knows my heart.
Without GOD, all
dreams are worthless. I mean, any dream I have should include what GOD wants,
otherwise I will find myself in a losing fight against GOD. If I really want
that material thing and do not get it, I pout at GOD and question HIS
existence.
GOD hates when I
back HIM in a corner and question HIS love that HE so generously gave to me.
BUT HE is patient enough to guide me back to HIM and to allow me to pray for
daily forgiveness. HE sets my mind on HIS people who need HIS SON for HIS
salvation. I am grateful GOD intervenes in my mind.
- What are you worried about?
- What do you dream about most of the day?
- Will you ask GOD to set your mind on what HE wants rather than trying to get your desires fulfilled today?
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