The power of the mind

Proverbs 23:7

“For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he…” KJV

Romans 12:2

“And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” KJV

The mind is a powerhouse and we need to continue to use our minds to glorify God. You have to take deliberate steps to take advantage of the power of the mind. The Scripture has said it that the end result of the carnal mind or the unregenerated mind is death because it is an enemy of God, so we are talking about the believer who wants to glorify God with his mind. This is what to do with the mind so that it can be productive positively.

  1.     Feed on the word of God – Knowledge is the food of the mind, therefore, knowledge of God’s word will do two major things. 

    (a) James 1:21

“Wherefore lay apart all filthiness and superfluity of naughtiness, and receive with meekness the engrafted word, which is able to save your souls.” KJV

The word will cleanse your mind and deliver it from the pathway of destruction you have set it on. 

(b). It will also free your mind from the clutter in it and you will be able to easily tell what the perfect will of God is in any given situation.

        The Scriptures gives you what to think on.

“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 AMP 

  2.     There are gateways to the mind, these are, the eye, the ears and the mouth. Be careful what goes through them and you will have a positive mind. You are victorious or defeated more by what is on your mind than what is on your spirit. This is because an un renewed mind can hinder the treasure in your spirit.

  3.     You also need to develop your mind along natural lines. That is your field of endeavor, educate your mind by reading books.