What Are You Minding?
“For they that are after the flesh DO MIND the things of the flesh; but they that are after the Spirit the things of the Spirit.” Romans 8:5
The Amplified Bible says it this way;
“For those who are living according to the flesh set their minds on the things of the flesh [which gratify the body], but those who are living according to the Spirit, [set their minds on] the things of the Spirit [His will and purpose].”
Your body will follow what you set your mind on!
What should I think on to have peace!
“For the rest, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence and is honorable and seemly, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely and lovable, whatever is kind and winsome and gracious, if there is any virtue and excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think on and weigh and take account of these things [fix your minds on them].” Philippians 4:8 AMPC
“And set your minds and keep them set on what is above (the higher things), not on the things that are on the earth.” Colossians 3:2
So life and peace come when you MIND the right things!
“For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.” Romans 8:6
“Now the mind of the flesh [which is sense and reason without the Holy Spirit] is death [death that comprises all the miseries arising from sin, both here and hereafter]. But the mind of the [Holy] Spirit is life and [soul] peace [both now and forever].” Romans 8:6 AMPC
~ by Jo Ellen Stevens
Arise Shine!
Jo Ellen Stevens of TCIC Ministries is a Prophetic speaker, author, worshiper and intercessor. She has ministered with her husband for 23 years and was a worship leader at the Assembly of God for many years. She is an ordained minister (Restoration Ministries) and works with Restoration Ministries in their Ministry Rooms doing prophetic worship with her husband. She has taught many bible studies and have led many intercessory prayer groups.
I struggle to keep my mind on the things of God. I know Jesus had no home, no place to lay his head. But being homeless is scary. Even more so, for a woman, I believe.
I don’t know what I’ll do. I now have no home, no car, no job, no income and I need several surgeries so I can work again. I don’t take pain medication so I suffer terribly, at times.
I REALLY need a touch from Heaven. I’ve spent 2.5 years at the feet of Jesus. Just He and I. I’ve received SO much deep healing and deliverance of demonic strongholds.
I’m at a friend of a friend’s house right now. It was supposed to be a Christian home. It’s anything but that…and it’s grieving my spirit to be around the constant profanity and filth they watch on TV.
I just want to be with Jesus but there’s no peace in this household. I was alone before, in a camper on a mountain. Now I’m “alone”, surrounded by loud and unholy people who don’t welcome the Holy Spirit into their home. Lord knows, I want out of this situation so badly ~ but I have no options at all. Could someone please pray with me for a miracle? I know it’s a lot…to ask for.
Thank you and mayour precious Lord bless and keep you!