Why do you need to renew your mind? We all make decisions from ingrained belief systems, both at a conscious and subconscious level. Many of our belief systems are contrary to the life and light that comes from God. Our thoughts and lies we believe need to be penetrated by His light. When we spend time in His presence, He sends His life and truth and begins the process of transforming and renewing our minds. See the thoughts in the "Stronghold" brain image above? If you have any form of these thoughts, you have strongholds. One of the biggest strongholds we often stand firmly on is "I am right and you are wrong." That one can wreak havoc in every area of our lives.
Strongholds impede peace and detach us from God's life and power. They are fortresses entrenched in the mind, some erected through our experiences, existing as a misguided means to “protect ourselves” from more pain, exposure, conviction, change. They are places the enemy of our souls enters our thoughts and torments us. When our thoughts, spoken words and actions are based upon lies and arguments held in the stronghold, negative feelings like anxiety, stress, anger, fear, shame, hopelessness, pride, judgment, blame, etc take over. Stronghold are ALWAYS in direct opposition to the life of freedom and peace God intends for us. They are areas where our thoughts need to be held captive in obedience to Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5). God promises (Romans 12:2) total transformation when we renew our mind, a supernatural metamorphosis! This same scripture also promises that with a transformed mind, we can KNOW God’s perfect will for our lives! Who doesn't want that?
What repetitive thoughts and beliefs run through your mind? Take a minute to stop and notice any racing thoughts, any negative feelings. Do you feel trapped or free? Are you hopeful or overwhelmed? Do you want your mind to be regularly transformed by God's life and light? A first step is just to ask Him for it. Then learn how to spend time with Him. Use the prayer and meditative resources offered from Into the Waters.
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Strongholds impede peace and detach us from God's life and power. They are fortresses entrenched in the mind, some erected through our experiences, existing as a misguided means to “protect ourselves” from more pain, exposure, conviction, change. They are places the enemy of our souls enters our thoughts and torments us. When our thoughts, spoken words and actions are based upon lies and arguments held in the stronghold, negative feelings like anxiety, stress, anger, fear, shame, hopelessness, pride, judgment, blame, etc take over. Stronghold are ALWAYS in direct opposition to the life of freedom and peace God intends for us. They are areas where our thoughts need to be held captive in obedience to Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5). God promises (Romans 12:2) total transformation when we renew our mind, a supernatural metamorphosis! This same scripture also promises that with a transformed mind, we can KNOW God’s perfect will for our lives! Who doesn't want that?
What repetitive thoughts and beliefs run through your mind? Take a minute to stop and notice any racing thoughts, any negative feelings. Do you feel trapped or free? Are you hopeful or overwhelmed? Do you want your mind to be regularly transformed by God's life and light? A first step is just to ask Him for it. Then learn how to spend time with Him. Use the prayer and meditative resources offered from Into the Waters.
Sign up to receive announcements about coming resources and mind renewing sessions.