Between the Ears November 16, 2014

³ Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee
Isaiah 26:3 KJV

¹⁸ Open my eyes, that I may behold
    wondrous things out of your law.
Psalm 119:18 ESV 

I currently have three sources for my morning Bible readings.  Perhaps that is two too many, but I find that on certain mornings, a particular verse may speak to a particular area of need while the other two do not.

This morning two of the three readings reminded me of an important principle of the Christian life: so much of our success or failure as a son or daughter of God starts and perhaps ends in the mind.  

Are our thoughts "stayed on Him"?  Do we pray for Him to reveal Himself and His wonders to us?

² Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.  Colossians 3:2 NIV

⁸ Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.  Philippians 4:8 ESV 

² Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind. . .
Romans 12:2 ESV

Of course our Christianity cannot end with thoughts, meditations, and introspections.  But time, much time, must be given over to getting our attitudes and thoughts aligned with God's will for our lives. 

We pray for healing. What about revelation?  We pray for family's safety.  Do we neglect discernment?  

Both actions and attitudes are an important part of the Christian life.  But the latter will certainly have a great effect on the former.