DISCIPLINED MIND What are the results of Inner Healing? Consider what it means to have a disciplined mind!! The Inner Man is influenced by ones thoughts. The mind involves the conscious and sub conscious mind along with the heart which is the source of our true desires The mind is like a computer Output is in accordance to input. The mind is a storage place from whence we can draw that which is needed in all aspects of life We choose to make use of that which is available. A Disciplined mind involves rules or methods to submit to regarding SELF CONTROL CHARACTER ORDER EFFICIENCY The mind involves perception understanding Ability to judge or determine Luke 24:45 Then opened he their understanding that they might understand the scriptures. We are enlightened and instructed by God as He opens our understanding to so comprehend that which He sets before us to so partake of. There is a desire to retain that which is of God Titus 1:15 Unto the pure all things are pure; but unto them that are defiled and unbelieving is nothing pure; but even their mind and conscience is defiled The unbelieving mind and conscience is defiled with evil imaginations reflected in ones work. What does it mean to be pure? How do we ultimately respond to God? Can God work in one whose mind is polluted with the things of this world? Jesus reaches out to restore our relationship that we would subsequently encounter that which God reaches forth to impart. PURPOSE Romans 11:34 For who hath known the mind of the Lord? Romans 12:2 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 In accordance to the degree we are willing to surrender to God so we shall experience the transforming work of the Holy Spirit quickening the reality of Christ and the truths of Gods word. 1 Corinthians 1:10 Now I beseech you, brethren, by the name of our Lord Jesus Christ, that ye all speak the same thing, and that there be no divisions among you; but that ye be perfectly joined together in the same mind and in the same judgment 1 Corinthians 2:12 Now we have received not the spirit of the world, but the spirit which is of God; that we might know the things that are freely given to us of God Unity connecting with the thoughts and counsel of God New Nature A new nature is a creation of God Romans 7: 23/25 I see another law in my members, warring against the law of my mind, and bringing me into captivity to the law of sin which is in my members. O wretched man that I am who shall deliver me from the body of this death. I thank God through Jesus Christ our Lord Christ is our liberator reaching forth to touch and bring harmony between our mind and our body. Evil dominates the fallen man. JESUS CHRIST MOTIVATES EACH ONE TO RELEASE THE HEALING BENEFITS OF HIS PRESENCE WHEREBY DIVINE POWER WILL LIKEWISE FLOW O Jesus may we perceive that which is acceptable in Your sight. That which is pure and holy and upright whereby we would determine that which is in keeping with Your will and purpose in each of our lives and the circumstances we encounter. The mind involves our thoughts and that which we meditate on or reflect on THE MIND INCLUDES OUR THOUGHTS and the ability to think something through MEDITATING and so REFLECTING There are MORAL REFLECTIONS that are good and renewed by the HOLY SPIRIT Matthew 22:37 Jesus said unto him, Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul and with all thy mind. Love is a preeminent factor Luke 10:27 Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, and with all thy soul, and with all thy strength and with all thy mind; and thy neighbor as thyself. The Love Christ speaks of involves ones whole inner being Hebrews 8:10 For this is the covenant that I will make with the house of Israel after those days, saith the Lord; I will put my laws into their mind and write them in their hearts; and I will be to them a God and they shall be to me a people The new covenant touches the heart and unfolds the mind of the Lord Hebrews 10:16 This is the covenant that I will make with them after those days, saith the Lord, I will put my laws into their hearts, and in their minds will I write them. Christ reaches forth to renew the heart and release that promise of salvation and access to so encounter that which God has originally intended THE MIND INVOLVES SENTIMENT DISPOSITION EVIL SENSE IMAGINATION Luke 1: 51 He hath showed strength with his arm; he hath scattered the proud in the imagination of their hearts The arm of the Lord reaches out to confound the wicked and humble the proud and deal with evil imaginations but God likewise exalts those who truly have a spiritual desire for the fullness that comes from God What motivates the sentiments of our being? What does our imagination linger on? What is our disposition in times of difficulty? God reaches forth to restore and impart the ways of the Spirit whereby we would cultivate a spiritual mind and have the authority of Christ resident and active in our heart and mind and soul thus affecting every aspect of our being. Christ reaches forth to renew and restore us that we shall likewise have access to all that God has so promised THE MIND INVOLVES NOTIONS or IDEAS Luke 1:51 We are to have a Spiritual mind thus having the authority to subdue the ways of the flesh We all have fleeting notions and ideas BUT and here is where its at THE CHOICE IS ULTIMATELY OURS TO MAKE What ultimately motivates our thinking? What actually are our purposes in life? What do we express? Notions and Ideas 1 Peter 4:1 Forasmuch then as Christ hath suffered for us in the flesh, arm yourselves likewise with the same mind; for he that hath suffered in the flesh hath ceased from sin. So we see the example Christ set before us revealing the mind of God whereby we have the power to cease from sin being a new vessel with the mind of Christ resident and activated by the power and presence of the Holy Spirit Thoughts 2 Corinthians 4:4 The god of this world hath blinded the minds of them which believe not, lest the light of the glorious gospel of Christ, who is the image of God, should shine unto them It is Satans power that blinds us to that which is of God. The light of God is revealed in the Word of God and how imperative we endure walking in truth with the Words of God guiding our footsteps. The Gospel is hid from those who choose to walk in darkness and follow the ways thereof. Let us be partakers of the mercy that Christ has set forth with the truths of Gods word being an imperative part of every aspect of our life. It is unbelief that brings spiritual blindness. We must believe that He is and that He is a rewarder of ALL who diligently seek Him. 2 Corinthians 11: 3 The serpent beguiled Eve through his subtle ways, so your minds should be corrupted from the simplicity that is in Christ Through Christ we have a pure relationship whereby He reaches forth to bring restoration and the fulfillment that we were created to so encounter and experience. FAITH is the KEY Philippians 4:7 The Peace of God which passeth all understanding shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus The Lord is faithful who shall establish you and keep you from evil 2 Thessalonians 3:3 Christ is faithful to fulfill all that He has appropriated on our behalf if we would put our confidence in God and submit to the reality of His love knowing He is faithful and just to fulfill all that He has promised. PEACE KEEPS OUR HEART AND MIND What is His PURPOSE? Scripture reveals those who choose to abide and walk in darkness submit ultimately to the Powers of evil Revelations 17:13 These have one mind and shall give their power and strength unto the beast Christ, The Lamb of God is the one whom the powers of darkness reject but Christ is King of Kings and Victor who will ultimately bring victory. Amos 3:3 Can two walk together except they be agreed? We are to hearken and so respond walking in the ways of God as He reveals His secrets to His children v. 7 He revealed his secret unto his servants MY SHEEP HEAR MY VOICE AND FOLLOW ME Our thoughts are expressed in so many different ways What is the content of our thoughts and how are our thoughts expressed? Romans 8:6 To be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. There is the mind of the flesh or the natural way of thinking. The devil reaches out to motivate the natural desires and lusts. James 1: 15 When lust hath conceived it bringeth forth sin and sin when it is finished bringeth forth death. There is also the mind of the spirit with the Holy Spirit guiding and instructing us which results in the peace of His presence. Psalm 37: 3-7 Trust in the Lord and do good so shalt thou dwell in the land and verily thou shalt be fed. Delight thyself also in the Lord; and he shall give thee the desires of thine heart. Commit thy way unto the Lord; trust also in him an he shall bring it to pass. And he shall bring forth thy righteousness as the light and thy judgment as the noonday Rest in the Lord and wait patiently for him; fret not thyself because of him who prospered in his way, because of the man who bringeth wicked devices to pass LET US DISCERN THAT WHICH IS THE MIND OF THE LORD True understanding leads to right actions Our Experiences are a result of that which we believe and know and we are thereby seated with Christ. We are one in Christ standing on the authority that Christ release in the heart and life of all who are receptive and so follow Him. We have available the power of the Holy Spirit to thereby walk in the ways of Gods choosing thereby glorifying God in every aspect of life. Acts 14:2 The unbelieving Jews stirred up the Gentiles and made their minds evil affected against the brethren. Opposers are filled with envy according to Acts 13:45. The disciples shook off the dust and go forward being filled with the power and presence of the Holy Spirit OUR GOALS ARE TO BE CHRIST CENTERED Phil. 1:27 Stand fast in one spirit with one mind striving together for the faith of the gospel. May our conversation and our conduct reveal our relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ. MORAL INTERESTS or REFLECTIONS Romans 12:16 Be of the same mind one toward another. Mind not high things but condescend to men of low estate. Be not wise in your own conceits. Unity transpires from a humble attitude being content while trusting God in all things utilizing His guidance and wisdom in all aspects of life. Romans 15:5 Be likeminded one toward another according to Christ Jesus As we follow Christs example we will encounter the ways wherein we can glorify God 2 Corinthians 13:11 Be perfect, be of good comfort, be of one mind, live in peace; and the God of love and peace shall be with you. As we mature our true interests are likewise reflected as we connect with the mindset of God which is available through our Lord Jesus Christ Colossians 3:2 Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. Let us savor and think upon that which God sets before us to so encounter. May we have holy ambitions with the resurrection power of Christ being activated in our heart and life. In accordance to our desire to so connect with Christ, so we shall have available the power to mortify the ways of the flesh. What do we appropriate into our minds? 1 Timothy 4:6 May the words of faith be food that nourishes us as He reaches forth to bring forth the good and likewise cultivate the gifts that would transpire as a result of our walk with Christ. A Sound Mind includes Clarity of Thought along with proper understanding and clear insight Mark 5:15 And they came to Jesus and see him that was possessed with the devil, and had the legion, sitting, and clothed and in his right mind; and they were afraid. Jesus reaches forth to transform our character and nature whereby we are clothed and in a right mind. We are not meant to be a target for the enemy Luke 8:35 Then they went out to see what was done; and came to Jesus, and found the man out of whom the devils were departed, sitting at the feet of Jesus, clothed and in his right mind. Transformation brings restoration with a quietness that is transparent with the character transformed reflecting the touch of Christ and the reality of His presence. The result includes a temperate nature along with self control. To agree in ones mind with Gods word and His standard and to be of one accord with Jesus. There are various states of mind We can be changeable or double minded. We can be fervent or eager. We can be forward wanting to prove oneself desiring to carry into affect the sincerity and love that we feel but we must also be careful not to overstep the bounds of love. We can be humble with a submissive attitude to the will and purpose of God. We can be ready, prepared and waiting with a willing mind to appropriate that which God extends. So along with Salvation and choosing to abide in Christ with the word resident in our heart and life the Creative Power of the Holy Spirit releases the standard of God in our heart and life WHAT IS OUR WISH, WILL, DESIRE AND PURPOSE AKIN TO MANS COUNSEL AND THE LORDS COUNSEL. Hebrews 2:6 What is man that thou art mindful of him? or the son of man, that thou visitest him? The compassion of Christ is imperative and we need to be ever mindful of Jesus reaching out in the midst of our needs knowing He turns nobody away and rejects no one. Hebrews 13:3 Remember them that are in bonds, as bound with them; and them which suffer adversity, as being yourselves also in the body. Prov. 17:1 The blessing of quietness Ecc. 4:6 1 Thess. 4:11 Study to be quiet and to do your own business and to work with your own hands, as we commanded you. There are results. 1 Kings 19:12 O to be aware of the still small voice of the Spirit of God. John 10 Daniel 1:8. We are to be a partaker of the Lords table James 3:16 We are bidden to hearken and be free of fear Prov. 1:33 knowing the results are there as we turn to so encounter the reality of Christ. Is. 32:1 The peace as He reigns in our heart and life and the blessings of Christs Kingdom with the results of the outpouring of the Holy Spirit. Phil. 2: 5-16 reveals the blessings of appropriating the Mind of Christ with Jer. 15:19 revealing we need to return and stand confident before Him. Acts 11:21 The effect of Gods hand upon us is to be His hand extended. 1 John 2: 17 & 29 we are to be doers abiding in relationship with the love of God being born again through the word and the Spirit of God as we focus on the reality of Christ and appropriate Christ into every aspect of our being. O TO HAVE THE MIND OF CHRIST RESIDENT AND ACTIVATED IN EVERY ASPECT OF LIFE A disciplined mind is a result of Inner Healing and Inner Healing is a work of the Holy Spirit and comes as we focus on the reality of the Lord Jesus Christ while absorbing the truths of Gods word Study by Charlotte Marchment/ Bartlett JESUS WE HAVE BUT TASTED OF THAT WHICH IS TO COME
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