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A Mind of My Own

Written by Sally Bair
Monday, 01 February 2010
My thoughts get me into trouble sometimes. I tell myself that I need a certain thing, and heaven help the person who stops me from getting it. I think I’m right about a certain subject because I’m “qualified” in it, and I’ll argue my point endlessly. I tell someone exactly how to solve his or her problem because it’s the only way, the best way. My wrong thinking has messed up relationships in the past and kept me from new ones. If only I wouldn’t be so hard-headed or thoughtless. Perhaps you can relate to my dilemmas. As Christians, we are told to “have the mind of Christ.” (1 Corinthians 2:16) That can happen by praying these verses: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths.” (Proverbs 3:5-6) Lord, Your understanding is so much greater than mine. Help me to trust more in You than in myself. “And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is the good and acceptable and perfect will of God.” (Romans 12:2) Lord, forgive me when I let the things of this world conform me into someone who doesn’t know or pay attention to Your good, acceptable, and perfect will. “For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God … 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 Corinthians 10:4-5) Lord, I refute arguments, theories, and every proud and high thing that sets itself up against the true knowledge of You. Captivate every thought and purpose that I might have that is contrary to my obedience to You. “For the Word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword … and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart.” (Hebrews 4:12) Lord, I submit to Your Word which exposes, sifts, and judges the thoughts and purposes of my heart. “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” (Philippians 4:6-7) Lord, remove every anxiety from my mind. Keep me in a mind-mode of thanksgiving and prayer so I can experience Your peace. May my thoughts be Your thoughts. In Jesus’ name, amen. www.sallybair.com

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“To love at all is to be vulnerable. Love anything, and your heart will certainly be wrung and possibly broken. If you want to make sure of keeping it intact, you must give your heart to no one, not even to an animal. Wrap it carefully round with hobbies and little luxuries; avoid all entanglements; lock it up safe in the casket or coffin of your selfishness. But in that casket- safe, dark, motionless, airless--it will change. It will not be broken; it will become unbreakable, impenetrable, irredeemable.”

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