Stinking Thinking Rears It’s Ugly Head

Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.  Colossians 3:1-2

I love the teaching of Joyce Meyer and one phrase she coined is ‘stinking thinking’ or going someplace with your mind and thoughts you have no place to be. Satan loves stirring up division so naturally he would be the instigator of wrong thinking that could destroy relationships. 

Have you been there letting your mind go over the ‘what if’s’ and trying to read minds of others thinking you know what they are thinking of you or situations? You can’t go there or disaster will occur. Your mind has to be brought under control of the Holy Spirit. It is a spiritual discipline similar to how getting up and exercising is a physical discipline. You have to do too!

For those occupied with a 40 hour work week it is easier to have mind discipline cause you have to concentrate on work or get fired but even those not in the work force must stay busy doing other things and train yourself to stop thinking certain ways. It can be done. Ask the Holy Spirit for help. 

PRAYER: I love your word and I try to stay focused on ‘things above’ and not things that create turmoil, friction, and division. Show me things in my life that cause me to think wrong and help me stay disciplined to stay on a path that leads to peace. In Jesus’ name. Amen.