2 Corinthians 10:5 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,
Wow! Every thought! Obviously our thoughts are very important and we're being told here that it's our job to take control of them. We can get in a bit of a rut and it's good to stop and check to see if we're thinking faith thoughts or fear and doubt thoughts. What we think about plays a big part in who we are and will become. Proverbs 23:7 For as a man thinks in his heart, so is he.
One of the things God wants us to have is a flexible mind. Jesus talks about not putting new wine into old wine skins which is a bit like trying to put new ideas in minds that are stubborn and don't like change. God wants to remind us that if we need some renewed or fresh thinking we can ask Him to come in and oil the creaking hinges of our minds by His Holy Spirit; that way our brains wont crack.😊
Maybe God is trying to give us some new thoughts to replace our 'same old' way of thinking. In fact it's probably time for a mind M.O.T.* We all need a regular thought safety check up! Or maybe you've lost your spark and need to book yourself in for some time at God's garage and let Him give you some fresh oil and new spark plugs to spark off His new ideas and thoughts!
2 Timothy 1:7 For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound (disciplined) mind.
Paul says to refuse those old negative mind sets that are worn out and fear based. Let God's word fill us with faith and uplifting thoughts which will help us expect the goodness of God to flow in new refreshing ways full of His power and love. Amen.
*(M.O.T. - Just to explain for those reading this blog in a country outside the UK, we have to take our cars in for a safety check every year to make sure they're sound and road worthy which is called an MOT).
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