Mind over matter....

There is a song that I sang many years ago, from a musical about Joseph, son of Jacob...

He went through any trials before being released....

"In moments like these, I lift up my hands , I lift up my hands to you , Lord". 

There were times that is all he could do...lift up his hands to The Lord.....but he keep his eyes on in The Lord, his thoughts on truth...no knowing what would befall him at some point..

His brothers meant him harm,  but in the end, God used all of his trials for good and Joseph was faithful to recognize that...

When We are pursued by thoughts, people that are not of God, we are to be alert, on guard, watchful... And then fleeing from those things which would devour us....and devour us they will .......they devour our joy, our peace of mind and ultimately our soul's peace.  They cannot take away our salvation, but life becomes pretty rugged, paths strewn with burdens meant only to be given over to the restorer and giver of peace....

I need to ask, am I anxious for nothing, .....am I giving over to a mind that is troubled,  ......what am I thinking about....is my worry fruitful....am I listening to truth or lies.....am I taking these things and laying them down or continuing to pick them up......and finally,  do I trust that God can take care of the situation?

What makes the break through......truth overcomes if we choose truth....

1 Peter 5:8

Be alert and of sober mind. Your enemy the devil prowls around like a roaring lion looking for someone to devour.

1 Chronicles 28:9b

.......acknowledge the God of your father, and serve him with wholehearted devotion and with a willing mind, for the Lord searches every heart and understands every desire and every thought. If you seek him, he will be found by you;.....

Psalm 26:

Test me, Lord, and try me, examine my heart and my mind;

Isaiah 26:3

You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.

Lamentations 3:21

Yet this I call to mind and therefore I have hope...

Matthew 6:27

Can any one of you by worrying add a single hour to your life?

Matthew 6:34

Therefore do not worry about tomorrow, for tomorrow will worry about itself. Each day has enough trouble of its own..

Matthew 22:37

Jesus replied: “‘Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind.’

Romans 8:6

The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.

Romans 8:27

And he who searches our hearts knows the mind of the Spirit, because the Spirit intercedes for God’s people in accordance with the will of God.

Romans 12:2

Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

Romans 15:5

May the God who gives endurance and encouragement give you the same attitude of mind toward each other that Christ Jesus had,P

2 Corinthians 13:11

Finally, brothers and sisters, rejoice! Strive for full restoration, encourage one another, be of one mind, live in peace. And the God of love and peace will be with you.

Ephesians 4:22-24

22 You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; 23 to be made new in the attitude of your minds; 24 and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.

Philippians 4:6-8

6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.

8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.

Colossians 3:2

Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.

1 Peter 1:13

[ Be Holy ] Therefore, with minds that are alert and fully sober, set your hope on the grace to be brought to you when Jesus Christ is revealed at his coming.