Thought Cards | Tag: mind
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"I don't believe I am righteous because I have negative thoughts which I hate"
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Galatians 2:20 "I am crucified with Christ: nevertheless I live; yet not I, but Christ lives in me: and the life which I now live in the flesh I live by the faith of the Son of God, who loved me, and gave himself for me."
Romans 10:4 For Christ is the end of the law for righteousness to everyone that believes.
Christ is the Apex of all Christian pursuits.
Colossians 1:18 "And he is the head of the body, the church: who is the beginning, the firstborn from the dead; that in all things he might have the preeminence."
Philippians 1:21 "For to me to live is Christ, and to die is gain."
The most important thing to seek in life is Christ and not to become a good person
John 14:12 "
A good life is the result of Absolute faith in Christ as your all in all.
John 14:6 "Jesus said unto him,
A good life is inaccessible without absolute faith in Christ.
Colossians 3:11 "Where there is neither Greek nor Jew, circumcision nor uncircumcision, Barbarian, Scythian, bond nor free: but Christ is all, and in all."
The most important objective is to seek Christ and not to become a good person.
Jeremiah 9:24 "
A glorious life is hidden in knowing God through Christ.
Galatians 2:19 "For I through the law am dead to the law, that I might live unto God."
Living unto God is bigger and greater than living a 'good life'
2Corinthians 5:15 "And that he died for all, that they who live should no longer live unto themselves, but unto him who died for them, and rose again."
Striving to live a good life makes a demand on yourself making you live unto your own self or according to your own weak nature and power. This can never bring glory to Christ.
Romans 14:7 "For none of us lives to himself, and no man dies to himself."
"I cannot control my mind and my thoughts"
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2Corinthians 10:4 "(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds;)"
I have greater control over my mind than any other power through faith in God's power.
Galatians 5:1 "Stand fast therefore in the liberty with which Christ has made us free, and be not entangled again with the yoke of bondage."
My mind is already free and under my control. All I need to do is to maintain my mind in that liberty by faith.
2Corinthians 3:17 "Now the Lord is that Spirit: and where the Spirit of the Lord is, there is liberty."
It is not about my control but all about the Spirit's control over my mind through faith.
1John 4:13 "By this we know that we dwell in him, and he in us, because he has given us of his Spirit."
Because I dwell in God my mind is shielded from any controlling force.
1Corinthians 1:25 Because the foolishness of God is wiser than men; and the weakness of God is stronger than men.
God's influence over my mind is more powerful.
1Corinthians 2:16 "For who has known the mind of the Lord, that he may instruct him? But we have the mind of Christ."
The mind of Christ is the most powerful mind. I have the mind of Christ.
2Timothy 1:7 "For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."
I have a sound mind full of power faith and under the influence of God's love.
Proverbs 23:7 "For as he thinks in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, says he to you; but his heart is not with you."
I think godly thoughts; my mind is under the control of godly thoughts because I am God's son.
"I cannot keep my mind peaceful"
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Colossians 3:15 "And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you are called in one body; and be thankful."
I already have peace in my mind and I must let that peace rule by faith.
Romans 14:17 "For the kingdom of God is not food and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit."
God rules in me by faith and His rule is seen in peace of mind.
Luke 17:21 "
God's kingdom of peace dwells in my mind by faith.
Philippians 4:6 Be anxious for nothing; but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
I exchange every trouble in my mind for the peace of God by faith and I thank God for His peace.
John 14:27 "
The power to keep my mind in peace is in me by faith.
Hebrews 4:3 "For we who have believed do enter into rest, as he said,
I enter into the world of peace by faith.
2Timothy 1:7 "For God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."
"I can't control my mind, no matter how hard I try"
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Colossians 3:15 "And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you are called in one body; and be thankful."
John 14:27 "
Philippians 4:7 "And the peace of God, which passes all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus."
Isaiah 9:6 "For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace."
Peace of mind is the result of trusting in Jesus who is the prince and source of all peace which peace is not produced through mental strength for it surpasses understanding but produced through faith in HIm
Romans 14:17 "For the kingdom of God is not food and drink; but righteousness, and peace, and joy in the Holy Spirit."
1Thessalonians 5:23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Peace is the right of everyone under the rule of the kingdom of God through God's Spirit in us because the joy of God who is a God of peace is our peace
Psalm 85:8 "I will hear what God the LORD will speak: for he will speak peace unto his people, and to his saints: but let them not turn again to folly."
The word of God is the conduit of the peace of God. Access to God's word concerning an issue is access to God's peace concerning the issue. Because it is the peace of God that settles all Matters it is folly to ignore God's word
"This thing is too harmless to deserve so much attention from me"
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Song of solomon 2:15 "Catch us the foxes, the little foxes, that spoil the vines: for our vines have tender grapes."
Ecclesiastes 10:1 Dead flies cause the ointment of the perfumer to send forth a foul odor: so does a little folly to him that is respected for wisdom and honor.
1Corinthians 10:12 Therefore let him that thinks he stands take heed lest he fall.
"Spiritual people do not use their minds and emotions"
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1Thessalonians 5:23 And the very God of peace sanctify you wholly; and I pray God your whole spirit and soul and body be preserved blameless unto the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.
1Timothy 4:15 Meditate upon these things; give yourself wholly to them; that your progress may appear to all.
Titus 2:14 "Who gave himself for us, that he might redeem us from all iniquity, and purify unto himself a people for his own, zealous of good works."
Colossians 3:2 "Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth."
"Spiritual people ignore their minds to 'walk by the spirit'"
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Isaiah 1:18 "
Romans 8:6 For to be carnally minded is death; but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.
The mind is a most powerful God-given tool in walking in the Spirit
The goal or product of the Christian life is Christ which comes with the by-product of a good life.