The Battlefield of the Mind Part 2

The Battlefield of the Mind 2

As we continue to consider practical ways to win the battle for our minds, let's pick it up where we left off yesterday...

"Set your mind on things above, not on things on the earth." Colossians 3:2 The most effective way I know of to accomplish this is to:
1. Know God's truth and promises
2. Be ready for battle
3. Persevere

We need to "Know God's truth and promises" or else we will have no ammunition in our arsenal. "For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ"
2 Peter1:3-4, "His divine power has given to us all things that pertain to life and godliness, through the knowledge of Him who called us by glory and virtue, but which have been given to us exceedingly great and precious promises, that through these you may be partakers of the divine nature"
We need to "Be Ready for Battle" or else we will be easily overcome and discouraged. If we are not suiting up and ready for battle be will be caught unawares and unprepared. Knowing we are in a battle will give us the attitude necessary to fight. "Put on the whole armor of God, that you may be able to stand against the wiles of the devil. For we do not wrestle against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this age, against spiritual hosts of wickedness in the heavenly places. Therefore take up the whole armor of God, that you may be able to withstand in the evil day, and having done all, to stand." Ephesians 6:11-13 We need to "Persevere". Oh, sister, how I know, I mean I really know, how easy it is to give up. When those unwanted thoughts press in, they feel powerful and overwhelming -don't believe it, not for one moment. Our thoughts only have power if we give it to them. Our propensity is to 'try' battle but surrender as soon as we realize our enemy is not going to give up easily. We must press-on. We must persevere. The battle was not won on our behalf without a fight. Jesus had to persevere through the first slash of the whip, the first stroke of the hammer, to the very end when He surrendered His Spirit into the Father's Hands. Yet, the victory came when He rose again, conquering sin and death. Because He rose, you can persevere. Don't give up. Don't give up. Don't give up. Ever.

Diane