How to Control Your Thought Life.
Psalms 119:9 Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? by taking heed thereto according to thy word. 10 With my whole heart have I sought thee: O let me not wander from thy commandments.
Proverbs 23:7 For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee.
Psalms 119:11 Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee.
Our utility room got into a particular state that was pretty neat. We had everything labeled in boxes and everything. But once the holidays came and company was over, we got busy. So, we started carrying stuff out there and stacking it in that utility room. It stacked here and there. Then, after a while, we got to the point where we’d open the door and throw stuff in. At that point, we wondered, what difference does it make? Just put it in there and shut the door.
Your mind can get that way. Once the Spirit of God helps you get it clean, you must be intentional to keep it that way. If you don’t have the assurance that it’s clean, the devil will just throw anything in there, and you’ll accept it. So, you’ve got to get it clean, and then there must be a determination to keep it clean.
When have you had to clean your mind? What was that process like? What are the areas of your life where you haven’t let God clean because it seems too hard or painful? Talk to an accountability partner about the areas of your mind and life God needs to clean up and ask your friend to pray for you.
This devotional was written by Pastor/teacher Adrian Rogers. The Copyright owner is Love Worth Finding. Used with written permission. You may contact lwf.org and be blessed directly and freely by Biblical teaching.
