Change the Way you Think
Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. – Romans 12:2
WEEK 2 (March 8 – March 14, 2021)
Give Control to The Spirit
By Hope McCardy & Rashad McCardy
So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.
Romans 8:6
To be endlessly critical, self-focused, deceitful, arrogant, prideful, and so on: it is easy, so natural, requiring little to no effort. Comparing ourselves to others and wanting what they have is simply the order of the day many times. There seems to be an invisible force that automatically propels us to react negatively and push back. And yet, we are constantly living on the edge of uncertainty as to the true position of who we really are.
On the other hand, if we desire to be persons who want to be controlled by the Spirit, our decisions take much effort and must be very intentional. We have to spend time with God daily: in prayer, worship, and in the study of His Word. We must call out to Him: seeking His wisdom and profound revelation. This intentionality takes giving God priority in our lives. We have to keep our minds Word-focused – learning how to hear His voice – as it is this same voice that covers us in His comfort, peace, and gently shows us who we are in Him – genuinely loved and cherished.
We are truly adored and treasured by God.
My Prayer
(Pray for your husband and children as well)
Holy Spirit, I give you permission to teach me. Please show me how to starve and kill my carnal mind. Instruct me as to how I can be spiritually minded at all times. Help me, Lord! In Jesus’ name. Amen.
Memo to Self
Look for a living promise in His Word to grasp onto for my every issue. And allow the Spirit to have His way.
Changing the way you Think
- My Old Way of Thinking: I let my sinful nature control my mind.
- My New Way of Thinking: I intentionally keep my mind tuned in to the leading of the Holy Spirit.
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