WHERE IT BEGINS

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Proverbs 4:23 

Keep your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life. 


Every believer should understand that the battle begins with the mind, our thoughts are the breeding source of all that become effective in our lives.


When we look at the temptations of Jesus we see that it is not just a literal walk with the enemy to exchange discourse but dropping of thoughts to cause Him to take certain actions. The same thing we face day after day. The enemy drops suggestions for us to pick up and act on. Eve also faced the same at the garden of Eden.


Now, it is not all about the enemy! This thought thing is not only about temptations to do evil, it includes revelations to do great things!


So when we guard our hearts from evil thoughts we fill it with good thoughts, the starting and continual filling is with the Word of God.


Romans 12:2 

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.


For our mind is active and was not meant to be totally silent, NO, this is why we don't just clear it but fill it with the right things, for if it is empty we expose it to things that may not be acceptable. Help us Lord.


So, that idea, that skill, that knowledge that can help you fulfill God's purpose in your life, that can help you be a blessing to others and even turn your, business, company, society or nation around, has a place in your mind, so kick out all other mundane things not excluding hate, envy and malice, then fill in what is right.


The battle begins in the mind, so start the winning from the starting point. Let praise always be in your heart.


Ephesians 5:19

singing psalms and hymns and spiritual songs among yourselves, and making music to the Lord in your hearts.


So,


Philippians 4:8

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.


Help us Good Lord.


He calls us blessed.


Love

@the watcher

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