In the natural realm, the mind is the central operation of the body. When one’s mind is afflicted, He or she is diagnosed with a disorder, not being able to function accordingly in the matters of life, and ending up in a psychiatric confinement. No wonder the Bible emphasizes on the importance of a regenerated mind after the likeness of Christ. The Bible also makes a close connection of the mind with the heart. In the issues of life the Bible commends that we guard our heart, for out of it flows the issues of life (Proverbs 4:23). The role of the mind has the ability to affect the heart, with its link to the soul, also running the central management of the body (the flesh) in accordance with Ephesians 2:3.
Beloved due to this principle, the mind unrefined and lacking renewal to the image of the new creation, cannot mount up to fulfill the will of God. This deficiency also has the potency to create an unstable, unsettling and dangerous state of the mind. The need for a sound mind is much needed than ever. Let’s delve into the Word.
The life in the Spirit is a life of peace, confusion is warfare against the mind…
“For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.”
2 Timothy 1:7 KJV
Before the writing of this devotional piece, I had encountered a severe attack on my mind. I was angry, anxious, saddened, overwhelmed and frustrated to the uttermost. I tried to rationalize this unease I was experiencing, the more I tried with my human effort the more they amplified. I blamed hormones, circumstances, past experiences, but these only escalated the problem. Although, these would not appear in my outward countenance, this was the state of my mind. It affected me so badly that I could not even put down any written piece, or pursue any other project. Beloved my mind was under attack and these are some of the ways to know.
Many times we may be forced to blame different factors for this phenomenon. Truly so, sometimes disobedience, misalignment, trauma can lead to this state of mind. However, in other cases these are the ways the enemy tries to set us off course. While I faced this battle, one of the weapons I tuned into, was to get into the presence of God. The presence is truly the antidote to escape the unstable waves of the present world.
“For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. Because the carnal mind is enmity against God: for it is not subject to the law of God, neither indeed can be. So then they that are in the flesh cannot please God.”
Romans 8:6-8 KJV
When the Word of God commends us to live in the Spirit, it is a life submitting the mind fully to the authority of God. To combat the warfare in your innermost being, is to live from the consciousness of being a new creation after the likeness of God. It is to submit your mind to the management of the Spirit of God, whose operation is to bring you to your orginal state of being through the presence of God. Life in the Spirit is of life and peace, not because it knows no suffering, but because it’s central operation is run by the orginator of life who knows our being to the core. His Word and atmosphere rejuvinates, empowers and refreshes us from the inside out. It is from thence we operate the power of a sound mind.
“For God is not the author of confusion, but of peace, as in all churches of the saints.”
1 Corinthians 14:33 KJV
Manifesting the fruits of the Spirit can be challenging in the life of the beliver. Especially the fruits of love, joy and peace which accumulates to a sound mind (Galatians 5:22). Many at times, the minds of individuals have become the devils play ground, inacting all forms of chaos and ill. Activating a sound mind and abiding therein is key to the success of every kingdom man or woman, for as a man thinketh so is he.
Have you ever found yourself in confusion, blurred thoughts, unable to see clearly, to understand situations and unable to make the right decisions? Have you been involved in patterns of despair and cycles of failure leading to a place whereby fear grips you amidst challenges? Ever been afflicted so much that you have dwelt and went about the same mountain for so long? Beloved that is not God’s desire for you. A sound mind is so important in the life of every individual, it determines your hearing, your ability to think, make the right decisions, have a hightened discernment and know what actions to take. If you are reading this, be rest assured you can win the battle against your mind, together let us journey to a sound mind.