'Fight to capture every thought until it acknowledges the authority of Christ.' 2 Corinthians 10:5 PHPS
Be careful what you allow into your mind, because your thoughts run your life. This is something I've learned to live my life by since I was a young man. Everyday, thoughts come at us from all directions: at home, at work, through the media, in our relationships and in our private world. How can you manage your mind successfully?’ The answer’s surprisingly simple. You can be transformed by making this one decision: you must submit your thoughts to the authority of Jesus!
It’s easy to overlook the significance of Christ’s claim: ‘All authority in Heaven and on earth has been given to Me.’ (Matthew 28:18 NIV) Jesus controls everything in Heaven and on earth. That means He has the final say on everything—including your thoughts. He has more authority, for example, than your parents. Your parents may have told you you’re worthless, but Jesus says you’re valuable, and He has authority over your parents. He even has more authority over you than you do. You may tell yourself you’re too bad to be forgiven, but Jesus has a different opinion. And when you repent and submit to His authority over your life, those old condemning thoughts are no longer allowed. Jesus also has authority over your ideas.
Suppose, for example, you get an idea about lying or cheating. Jesus has already made it clear that those things are wrong, and if you’ve submitted to His authority over your mind then the idea of lying or cheating can’t linger in your mind. To manage your mind successfully, all you have to do is submit your thoughts to the authority of Christ. Will it happen overnight? No, but with practice and commitment you’ll get better at it.
You are Loved!
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