The Mind

Thoughts are quite simply instructions for behavior. Thinking is a process involving a series of choices in which we answer yes, no, never, always, not now, maybe when.

Thinking is so natural that we seldom are aware of it's wondrous nature. When we do pause and recognize the silent dialogue taking place behind our eyes we are confronted with a mystery. We struggle within ourselves. We fight with our desires and chase our dreams. We literally whisper to ourselves constantly. What an amazing testament to the truth of the scripture and such a powerful confirmation of the divide between body and spirit.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are tasty, whatsoever things are fattening, whatsoever things are available, whatsoever things are convenient, whatsoever things are sweet, whatsoever things are of large portion; if there be any sugar, and if there be any carbohydrates, think on these things.
Gluttony 4:8

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are pleasurable, whatsoever things are lewd, whatsoever things are perverse, whatsoever things are impure, whatsoever things are unfaithful, whatsoever things are of a sensual nature; if there be any excitement, and if there be any gratification, think on these things.
Pornography 4:8

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are expensive, whatsoever things are lavish, whatsoever things are rich, whatsoever things are popular, whatsoever things are tangible, whatsoever things are  time consuming; if there be any fame, and if there be any fortune, think on these things.
Worldliness 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.
Philippians 4:8

This is the truth and the way to abundant life. So many people have never experienced the freedom to look at the world around them without thoughts of taking what is not theirs to have. They live in constant turmoil trying to fight the thoughts and desires that would destroy them. The good news is God has always had the answers and they are available to everyone! It all starts with the simple act of inviting Jesus to be who he is. Right now tell Jesus with that small voice of yours that you want to be like Him and He will renew your mind. Life with the life giver is the best experience under heaven.

For I delight in the law of God after the inward man: But I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members. O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death?
Romans 7:22-24

O wretched man that I am! who shall deliver me from the body of this death? I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord. So then with the mind I myself serve the law of God; but with the flesh the law of sin.
Romans 7:24-26

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.
Romans 12:2

Look not every man on his own things, but every man also on the things of others. Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus: Who, being in the form of God, thought it not robbery to be equal with God:
Philippians 2:4-6

Love is about the freedom to choose. When we love someone we have decided to put them before ourselves and everything we once dedicated the time we now choose to spend with them. This is an act of the will that takes place in the mind using that small voice that only we recognize. Within our mind we are truly alone apart from God and without words and the voice to use them we could not express our thoughts to those on the outside.
The only way to have liberty of mind is to fill our thoughts with God’s truth. This is joy and peace and sweet cozy sleep.