"For the mind set on the flesh is death, but the mind set on the Spirit is life and peace." -Romans 8:6 (NASB)
I recently read a quote from an unknown author that says, "The difference between your mind and heart: Your mind tells you what's smart and your heart tells you what you are going to do anyway." When we are searching for life an peace, we sometimes struggle with whether we should listen to our minds or our hearts. If we follow the advice of Paul, we can be sure that each of our hearts agrees with our minds!
When we are trying to make decisions, our hearts and minds may not agree. Minds set on the flesh or on earthly things do not focus on what they should, even if the heart knows better. Focus on the flesh will lead us away from God. Minds set on the Spirit, on God and Jesus, can be assured that our hearts will also be set on life and peace. When our minds and hearts are set on God, we can experience His love, comfort, power, and glory!
Set your mind and heart on God and experience life and peace in Him!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for Your guidance and for giving me the key to life and peace. Help me to keep my mind and heart focused on You so that I can live peacefully in Your comforting power and glory. Through Jesus I pray, amen.
When we are trying to make decisions, our hearts and minds may not agree. Minds set on the flesh or on earthly things do not focus on what they should, even if the heart knows better. Focus on the flesh will lead us away from God. Minds set on the Spirit, on God and Jesus, can be assured that our hearts will also be set on life and peace. When our minds and hearts are set on God, we can experience His love, comfort, power, and glory!
Set your mind and heart on God and experience life and peace in Him!
Prayer:
Dear God-
Thank You for Your guidance and for giving me the key to life and peace. Help me to keep my mind and heart focused on You so that I can live peacefully in Your comforting power and glory. Through Jesus I pray, amen.
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