I have been doing a study called "Loving God with all your mind" by Elizabeth George. It has been really good and very practical. I wanted to share from the book what has been an encouragement to my walk with the Lord. We as believers are running a race...
Phillipians 3:13-14 says... "Brethern, I do not count myself to have apprehended; but ONE thing I do, forgetting those things which are behind and reaching for those things which are ahead, I press on toward the goal for the prize of the upward call of God in Christ Jesus." First...we need to forget what lies behind....that means forget the past, forgive those who have caused us pain, look for the hidden blessing..maybe a lesson learned, deeper knowledge of God, greater understanding for further service to Him and His people...find the good and move on! Now reach for those things which are ahead...what does that mean? In order to be a foward moving, focused Christian...I have to understand the purpose of my life and focus on God and God-given goals (say 'no' to what is trivial) What is your focus? Are you focusing your efforts toward the prize....are you "training" regularly and "working out" in the daily disciplines of the Christian life? One thing I have really noticed as of late...is how busy everyone is...sooo many things to do ... but is all this busyness keeping us from running our "spiritual race"! Hebrews 12:1,2 talks about laying aside every encumbrance and sin that easily entangles us and to fix our
eyes on Jesus! What is keeping you from running a BETTER race? Are you giving your utmost for HIS Highest? Focus is key...we can lose our focus so easily each day with all the distractions...it will be a battle. I was challenged with setting some goals..lifetime goals for my life. What can I do to serve and follow Him more passionately and intently? I heard someone say if you give some time to God in the morning and the evening of each day, it keeps us focused on the eternal and not this world....and that would keep us running the race! God will enable us to run this race and one day we will receive our prize .... eternal life with Him! So Keep on running!!!
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Sounds like a good study! Nancy Leigh DeMoss (www.reviveourhearts.com) has been doing a series on Titus 2 for over a month now. Her show starting on Thursday October 30 deals with a sound mind. (very similar to what you were talking about). The study has been very helpful to me in identifying what actions of mine come from sophron (a sound mind) and what actions are just my flesh or emotions. Check it out...it was very challenging and yet I am hopeful in the Lord's provision for me as His child. Thank you for sharing what the Lord is teaching you.
Love, Rebecca
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