a renewed mind - karena lout

Pastor Karena Lout June 4, 2016

“For though we walking in the flesh, we are not waging war according to the flesh. The weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every high thing that exalts itself above the knowledge of God and take every thought captive to obey Christ.

-2nd Corinthians 10:3 - 5

FEARFalse Evidence Appearing Real Just because something feels true

doesn't mean that it is.

“Set your mind on things above, not on things on the Earth. For you died and your life is hidden with Christ in God.

-Colossians 3:2 The word “SET”, in Greek:

To make an ongoing decision.

DAVID AND THE CAVE OF ADULLAMAdullam: REFUGE

“Search me, oh God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. Point out anything in me that offends you and lead me along the path of everlasting life.

-Psalm 139:23 - 24

Jesus acknowledges our pain and empathizes with our hearts

to bring healing.

“Let the Spirit renew your thoughts and attitudes. Put on your new nature, created to be like God, truly righteous and holy.

-Ephesians 4:23

*Ask Jesus:

SOME PRACTICALS

Does this thought line up with what you say about me?

*Take a thought captive before it becomes a stronghold.

*Make a list of questionable thoughts and then ask Godwhat He says about them.

START DECLARING THE TRUTH*Don't fill in the blanks. *Surround yourself with people who love you and and will help you see your “blind spots”.

STEP INTO THE RIVER OF LIFE!