Turn Negative Thoughts into Prayers The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace, [because] the sinful mind is hostile to God. Romans 8:6-7 (NIV) How would you describe the state of your mind? I’ll be honest–I struggle with mine. It easily recalls conversations with difficult people. “Remember what that woman said three years ago? Well, she probably meant such-and-such. You should have told her a thing or two!” It also tries to convince me that I’m not good enough. It reminds me of past failures and says they determine my identity. And it sometimes insists I know better than God how to fulfill His purposes. When my mind pulls these stunts, I respond with a prayer: “God, fill and control me with Your Holy Spirit. Drench every part of me, especially my mind. I ask this in the power of Jesus’s name. Amen.” I also recall Scripture verses or sing a praise song to turn my thoughts toward the Lord. What happens? The struggle subsides, and peace prevails. That shouldn’t surprise me because Scripture says that the Spirit-controlled mind is life and peace. I’ve been honest with you. Now it’s your turn to be honest. What’s the state of your mind? What negative or inappropriate thoughts have run through it recently? Have you allowed them to linger, or have you fought the battle with the means God has provided? Faith step: Each time a negative or impure thought comes to mind, turn it immediately to prayer: “Father, thank You that Your Holy Spirit lives in me. By His power I have victory over this thought. Replace it now with truth. In Jesus’s name, amen.” Then recite a Scripture verse or sing a praise song to put your mind where it ought to be–focused on the Lord. By Grace Fox This devotion is excerpted from Mornings with Jesus 2014. Mornings with Jesus 2014 Strengthen your relationship with your Savior with this all new devotional for 2014, Mornings with Jesus 2014. Order Now Share Guideposts Send to Facebook Send Tweet This Tweet RSS Feed RSS Email This Email From ShopGuideposts Mornings with Jesus 2014 Begin each morning with Jesus and discover a new-found sense of encouragement, comfort and confidence. Order Now Digital Editions eBook_Image_2 Need Prayer? Caring volunteers are here to pray for you! Prayers for You Start Here You received this newsletter because you are subscribed to the weekly Mornings with Jesus. Should you no longer wish to receive these messages, please click here to unsubscribe. We value your privacy and will not sell or share your email address to anyone. Visit guideposts.org for additional information. To ensure delivery of this newsletter to your inbox and to enable images to load in future mailings, please add [email protected] to your e-mail address book or safe senders list. DID A FRIEND SEND THIS TO YOU? Sign up and get your FREE downloadable eBook Daily Devotions: 7 Days of Bible Devotions to Strengthen Your Faith along with your free newsletter. Guideposts, Suite 2AB, 39 Old Ridgebury Road, Danbury CT 06810 DID YOU KNOW? Guideposts is a nonprofit publisher. Every Guideposts purchase you make helps us create and distribute more than four million magazines, booklets and other inspirational material annually—free of charge—to military bases, veterans, hospitals, children in need, assisted-living facilities, prisons and shelters. Click here to donate Reply, Reply All or Forward | More Click to reply all Send Turn Negative Thoughts into Prayers The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace, [because] the sinful mind is hostile to God. Romans 8:6-7 (NIV) How would you describe the state of your mind? I’ll be honest–I struggle with mine. It easily recalls conversations with difficult people. “Remember what that woman said three years ago? Well, she probably meant such-and-such. You should have told her a thing or two!” It also tries to convince me that I’m not good enough. It reminds me of past failures and says they determine my identity. And it sometimes insists I know better than God how to fulfill His purposes. When my mind pulls these stunts, I respond with a prayer: “God, fill and control me with Your Holy Spirit. Drench every part of me, especially my mind. I ask this in the power of Jesus’s name. Amen.” I also recall Scripture verses or sing a praise song to turn my thoughts toward the Lord. What happens? The struggle subsides, and peace prevails. That shouldn’t surprise me because Scripture says that the Spirit-controlled mind is life and peace. I’ve been honest with you. Now it’s your turn to be honest. What’s the state of your mind? What negative or inappropriate thoughts have run through it recently? Have you allowed them to linger, or have you fought the battle with the means God has provided? Faith step: Each time a negative or impure thought comes to mind, turn it immediately to prayer: “Father, thank You that Your Holy Spirit lives in me. By His power I have victory over this thought. Replace it now with truth. In Jesus’s name, amen.” Then recite a Scripture verse or sing a praise song to put your mind where it ought to be–focused on the Lord. By Grace Fox This devotion is excerpted from Mornings with Jesus 2014. Mornings with Jesus 2014 Strengthen your relationship with your Savior with this all new devotional for 2014, Mornings with Jesus 2014. Order Now Share Guideposts Send to Facebook Send Tweet This Tweet RSS Feed RSS Email This Email From ShopGuideposts Mornings with Jesus 2014 Begin each morning with Jesus and discover a new-found sense of encouragement, comfort and confidence. Order Now Digital Editions eBook_Image_2 Need Prayer? Caring volunteers are here to pray for you! Prayers for You Start Here You received this newsletter because you are subscribed to the weekly Mornings with Jesus. Should you no longer wish to receive these messages, please click here to unsubscribe. We value your privacy and will not sell or share your email address to anyone. Visit guideposts.org for additional information. To ensure delivery of this newsletter to your inbox and to enable images to load in future mailings, please add [email protected] to your e-mail address book or safe senders list. DID A FRIEND SEND THIS TO YOU? Sign up and get your FREE downloadable eBook Daily Devotions: 7 Days of Bible Devotions to Strengthen Your Faith along with your free newsletter. Guideposts, Suite 2AB, 39 Old Ridgebury Road, Danbury CT 06810 DID YOU KNOW? Guideposts is a nonprofit publisher. Every Guideposts purchase you make helps us create and distribute more than four million magazines, booklets and other inspirational material annually—free of charge—to military bases, veterans, hospitals, children in need, assisted-living facilities, prisons and shelters. Click here to donate Reply, Reply All or Forward | More Click to reply all Send Turn Negative Thoughts into Prayers The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace, [because] the sinful mind is hostile to God. Romans 8:6-7 (NIV) How would you describe the state of your mind? I’ll be honest–I struggle with mine. It easily recalls conversations with difficult people. “Remember what that woman said three years ago? Well, she probably meant such-and-such. You should have told her a thing or two!” It also tries to convince me that I’m not good enough. It reminds me of past failures and says they determine my identity. And it sometimes insists I know better than God how to fulfill His purposes. When my mind pulls these stunts, I respond with a prayer: “God, fill and control me with Your Holy Spirit. Drench every part of me, especially my mind. I ask this in the power of Jesus’s name. Amen.” I also recall Scripture verses or sing a praise song to turn my thoughts toward the Lord. What happens? The struggle subsides, and peace prevails. That shouldn’t surprise me because Scripture says that the Spirit-controlled mind is life and peace. I’ve been honest with you. Now it’s your turn to be honest. What’s the state of your mind? What negative or inappropriate thoughts have run through it recently? Have you allowed them to linger, or have you fought the battle with the means God has provided? Faith step: Each time a negative or impure thought comes to mind, turn it immediately to prayer: “Father, thank You that Your Holy Spirit lives in me. By His power I have victory over this thought. Replace it now with truth. In Jesus’s name, amen.” Then recite a Scripture verse or sing a praise song to put your mind where it ought to be–focused on the Lord. By Grace Fox This devotion is excerpted from Mornings with Jesus 2014. Mornings with Jesus 2014 Strengthen your relationship with your Savior with this all new devotional for 2014, Mornings with Jesus 2014. Order Now Share Guideposts Send to Facebook Send Tweet This Tweet RSS Feed RSS Email This Email From ShopGuideposts Mornings with Jesus 2014 Begin each morning with Jesus and discover a new-found sense of encouragement, comfort and confidence. Order Now Digital Editions eBook_Image_2 Need Prayer? Caring volunteers are here to pray for you! Prayers for You Start Here You received this newsletter because you are subscribed to the weekly Mornings with Jesus. Should you no longer wish to receive these messages, please click here to unsubscribe. We value your privacy and will not sell or share your email address to anyone. Visit guideposts.org for additional information. To ensure delivery of this newsletter to your inbox and to enable images to load in future mailings, please add [email protected] to your e-mail address book or safe senders list. DID A FRIEND SEND THIS TO YOU? Sign up and get your FREE downloadable eBook Daily Devotions: 7 Days of Bible Devotions to Strengthen Your Faith along with your free newsletter. Guideposts, Suite 2AB, 39 Old Ridgebury Road, Danbury CT 06810 DID YOU KNOW? Guideposts is a nonprofit publisher. Every Guideposts purchase you make helps us create and distribute more than four million magazines, booklets and other inspirational material annually—free of charge—to military bases, veterans, hospitals, children in need, assisted-living facilities, prisons and shelters. Click here to donate Reply, Reply All or Forward | More Click to reply all Send
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