“For God did not give us a spirit of timidity (of cowardice, of craven and cringing and fawning fear), but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of calm and well-balanced mind and discipline and self-control.” 2 Timothy 1:7 AMPC.

The Greek word for well-balanced mind is sōphronismós pronounced so-fron-is-mos’ meaning, “discipline, self-control; and sound-mind.” (Strong’s Concordance G4995)

This comes from the Greek word sōphronízō pronounced so-fron-id’-zo meaning, “to teach to be sober.” (Strong’s Concordance G4994)

This derives from the Greek word sṓphrōn pronounced so’-frone meaning, “SAFE IN MIND, discreet, sober, temperate and self-control.” (Strong’s Concordance G4998)

The two words that are the basis of a well-balanced mind are sṓzō pronounced sode’-zo meaning “to save, SAFE, heal, preserve, deliver or protect, do well, and be whole.” (Strong’s Concordance G4982) and phrḗn pronounced frane meaning “the mid-riff of the body, understanding, sympathy, the feelings and the mind and cognitive faculties.” (Strong’s Concordance G5424)

Thus, well-balanced and sound-mind indicates one who is sober, and able to be taught how to remain in the salvation of God, where they are SAFE, preserved, delivered and protected, and made whole, as The LORD provides them understanding of their feelings, bringing peace to their mind and cognitive function.

It’s the Mind-Body Connection. I went into the consecration of the body in my book “Mindfulness the Mind of Christ,” which is Romans 12:1, providing information on the molecules of emotions, at the G Protein-Coupled Receptor (GPCR), where memories are stored in the body.

When neuropeptides and/or frequencies hit the GPCR it unpacks memories that have been encoded in that receptor and we experience “emotion.”

I provide deliverance at the receptor level, where God removes the locust of our past, and brings healing fully to the body, so that we know WE ARE SAFE!

Praise God! He protects us and watches over us.

Peter knew this well as he proclaimed in his writing that the enemy is roaming around like a roaring lion, but we must be diligent and sober, to thwart off the devil’s tactics.

“Be well balanced (temperate, sober of mind), be vigilant and cautious at all times; for that enemy of yours, the devil, roams around like a lion roaring [in fierce hunger], seeking someone to seize upon and devour. Withstand him; be firm in faith [against his onset — rooted, established, strong, immovable, and determined], knowing that the same (identical) sufferings are appointed to your brotherhood (the whole body of Christians) throughout the world. And after you have suffered a little while, the God of all grace [Who imparts all blessing and favor], who has called you to His [own] eternal glory in Christ Jesus, will Himself complete and make you what you ought to be, establish and ground you securely, and strengthen, and settle you.” 1 Peter 5:8-10 AMPC.

God makes you perfect, establishing you and strengthening you in the affliction of your trial.

Paul the Apostle knew this in 2 Corinthians 12, as the thorn of the flesh.

Sometimes, you have to endure affliction in the mind, sober to your weakness, knowing that the only Sufficient One in you is CHRIST JESUS! PRAISE GOD!

As I had been going through trails, feeling like the prophets of old, as though I’m going mad, or doubting if I was in my right mind, The LORD woke me up at 11:30 and had me praying, speaking a certain scripture address to me.

I knew of it in measure, having done a Watchman Workbook and conference on that scripture, but had forgotten the entirety of it.

What blew my mind, is that it spoke clearly to my exact situation, confirming that I wasn’t losing my mind, but instead walked in balance, and the enemy was afflicting me, to make me think I didn’t have a well-balanced mind.

Hear this saints of God, the devil’s aim to the seasoned saint, is making them doubt they’ve heard God correctly.

The assignment will be a thorn of affliction, where you wonder if you’ve lost your sanity, and are completely missing God, when instead it’s a momentary affliction, establishing the Glory of God in Christ Jesus, within your very being, bringing you into the safety of God, a refuge into which you run, as the Holy Scripture becomes a Pavilion of God’s Love over you! You are home! You are sound! You are sane!

Saints, be encouraged and wait on God, regarding your momentary affliction.

If you’re doubting your sanity, know that you are a SAINT!

When I looked at the word sanity, I couldn’t help but see SAINTY!

Saints, know in your knower, as you seek God with all your heart and soul, you will find Him and the place of safety for which you look, having your living, moving, and being in God!

Praise God!

 

A saint crying out to God for fullness of deliverance and the manifestation of salvation.
~ Robin Kirby Gatto

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Robin Kirby-Gatto operates in the prophetic, bringing the testimony of Jesus into the earth through the scripture Revelation 19:10 “For the testimony of Jesus is the spirit of prophecy.” Robin walks in God’s Wisdom, Knowledge and Understanding and is brought into areas to bring a revelation of God’s Truth, The Word as the Holy Spirit brings forth God’s anointing into her ministry.

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