Our Thoughts 7. Aug 2024 On The Way In Love As non-Christians our minds were blinded by the devil to the things of God (2 Cor 4:4) and in Mark’s gospel we read, “For from within out of the heart of men, proceed evil thoughts” (Mark 7:21; NKJV). Here the word “heart” refers to our soul or mind. It is a sober warning that God knows our thoughts! (Ps 94:11). King David cried out to God to search his heart for wickedness and help him lead a God dedicated life (Ps 139:23-24). We as Christians need to do the same, the battle to grow in our walk with God is in our minds. We must set our minds on the things of God (Col 3:14). In 2 Corinthians 10:6, the apostle Paul tells us to bring “every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.” The writer of Romans wrote as follows, “Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God” (Rom 12:1-2; NKJV). Paul encouraged us to meditate on things that are noble, just, pure, lovely, of good report, virtuous and praiseworthy (Phil 4:8). There is no better way to do this than renewing our minds by reading and meditating on the word. God promises to reveal the word to our hearts and minds (Heb 10:16, 1 Cor 2:16) by the Holy Spirit that lives in all of us as Christians (John 16:2-15). As our minds are renewed and our thoughts brought in line with Christs, we will walk triumphantly in His peace, rest, fullness and abundance, shining as lights for Him. There are no shortcuts, but the results are amazing,