Topic: Pathways To Mental Renovation [Thursday June 7, 2018]
Scripture: And 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. Romans 12:2.
Thought For The Day: To increase the value of your life, you must renovate your mind.
It has been confirmed that what goes on inside a man’s mind is what he would eventually become in life. This means, in order to have a quality life and destiny, the first place to focus on is the mind. When the mind is changed, life can be changed. That is to say a change of life is preceded by a change of mind.
Now, how can one change one’s mind in order to have a changed life and destiny?
i) Access correct information
If you want to change your mind, you need the right information, correct and insightful information. Read the Scriptures and listen to message tapes. Read quality books and other helpful materials. These materials, especially God’s Word will let you know who you are and what you have. It is more profitable to spend money on materials that will enhance your spirit than on material things that can only gratify your flesh.
ii) Communicate Effectively
You need effective communication for a change of mind. This is a situation where you speak to yourself on a continuous basis. It is important to know that no one can talk to you more than yourself. This is what David did. He encouraged himself in the Lord and told himself, ‘The Lord is my shepherd I shall not want’. At this time, his pocket was obviously empty but he told himself, ‘I shall not want’. Beloved, if you are waiting for external encouragement, you might die of discouragement.
- Associate Correctly
If you want to change your mind, avoid associating with people of negative minds, avoid pessimistic people. Your association affects your mentality. Iron sharpens iron so does a man sharpen the countenance of his friends (Proverb 27:17). You cannot associate with micro-minded people and have a mega destiny.
Beloved, when you combine correct information with effective communication and the right association, you are on your way to becoming who God created you to be.
Remember this: To increase the value of your life, you must renovate your mind.
Assignments:
1. Develop the discipline of reading and accessing correct information.
2. Speak to yourself consistently from God’s Word. Make positive declarations about your life and destiny.
3. Surround yourself with the right association.
Prayer: O Lord, I ask for the grace to access positive mind-changing information. I ask for the grace to speak to myself always from Your Word and surround myself with the right people, Lord, in Jesus’ Name.
FOR FURTHER UNDERSTANDING, GET THIS MESSAGE: REIGNING BY AWARENESS.
Daily Bible Reading: 1 Kings 2:1 to 3:2, Acts 5:1 to 42, Psalm 125:1 to 5, Proverbs 16:25
Today In History: 07/06/2000 – U.S. Federal Judge Thomas Penfield Jackson ordered the breakup of Microsoft Corporation.
Amazing Fact: Eagles hold the record for the largest load known to have been carried by a flying bird – It was by a Bald Eagle, which flew with a 15lb (6.8kg) mule deer fawn.
Quote: What goes into your mind determines what flows out of your life. Culled from 10 PRINCIPAL SECRETS OF PRINCIPAL PEOPLE by Dr Paul Enenche.
Today’s devotional was written by Pastor Paul Enenche of the Dunamis International Gospel Centre (DIGC), headquartered at Abuja, Nigeria, with Pastor Paul and Becky Enenche, as the Senior Pastors. It is a power-packed arena where God’s Presence, Principles and Power are at work for the salvation, healing and restoration of human destinies and dignities
