Romans 8:6-9…“To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace.” vs. 8
Paul recognized that mind control is essential for believers who desire peace and serenity in their lives. The problem is that it’s not easy to do, particularly in an age like ours when influencers, politicians, and liars of every stripe are doing everything possible to control our minds. Sometimes it gets so bad that we don’t know what to think–we might even feel as though we have lost our minds.
Some react to that feeling by shutting off their minds to the external world. They don’t read or watch anything about the news or contemporary events, and focus only on personal relationships or walks in the park. Some will even declare a moratorium on following sports! But it’s hard to shield our minds from distractions, and sometimes even those things we consider innocent and harmless can become dangerous preoccupations.
Paul advised his readers to set their minds on the Spirit, and many have found amazing strength and peace by doing exactly that. They have discovered that using some of their time for prayer and meditation gives them the perfect balance for wringing joy out of daily living, even when it feels like a grind. Instead of letting their minds flit about from one distracting thought to another, they focus on what is lovely, admirable, praiseworthy and true, and they say it makes all the difference in the world.
Thought for the Day: How do I control my mind?
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