Are we out of our minds?

Philippians 4:8  (NLT)

And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.

Paul is giving us a filter for our thoughts.  


How long has it been since you've changed your mind's filter.  



A filter cleans the air.   

1. Ask is this thought true?  

Are you living in reality?   

Just because it's true in your mind doesn't mean that it's true in real life.  

Does the false thought provoke fear?

False 

Evidence

Appearing 

Real

The devil will place a false narrative in your mind.  

When you go back to old friends, you go back to old sins.  

The devil says that you can't go back to church, but it is a lie.

  

If you've fallen off the wagon, get back on again.  

Romans 12:2  (NLT)

2 Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.

If you want to step into a new reality, you've got to step into a new mentality. 

  

2. Ask does this thought lift me up or pull me down?

Satan tries to pull your thoughts in certain direction.  

You can't determine a thought that flies into your head, but you can determine how long it stays there.  

Proverbs 23:7  (NKJV)

For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.

Wherever the mind goes, the person  follows.

What are you thankful for?  

Who do you love?

What are your positive strengths?

If God Son died for you, you must be extremely valuable. 

What positive things does God say about you?

This is the difference between freedom and bondage.  

Mike Haman,  Healing Place Church