DON'T LET YOUR MIND PLAY TRICKS ON YOU!
Are Images of his six pack abs and his deep voice playing in your head? Press stop and delete! Don't let your mind play tricks on you. It's crucial that we are aware of what we allow to take space in our brain. Having control of your thoughts will enable you to keep your desires in check and in line with God's word.
1) Beware of movies that feed your flesh and not your spirit. Explicit sex scenes will not add virtue to your purity rolodex. You have to be careful what enters your heart through your eyes and minds. It can come back to haunt you when you least expect it. I have always enjoyed a good romantic movie, however you need to be careful. During your Single season, don't overdose on romantic shows. It could create an unnatural thirst for romance that leads you to being easily deceived by a Knight in "goat" armor. The misfit knight may be willing to play the role until he gets what he wants.
2)Keep your mind stayed on Jesus, and He will keep you in perfect peace. Meditate on God's words day and night. Let the word permeate your mind, body, and spirit. Set aside a time at least twice per day to just meditate on God's word. How do you meditate? Study the scripture word by word. Think on it, and how you can apply it to your life. God's word is powerful, and it will keep you!
New Living Translation Job 31:1
I made a covenant with my eyes not to look with lust..........
New Living Translation 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.
I know that temptation can come at various seasons in your life, so please share; What's your favorite scripture or words of wisdom to keep your mind stayed on Jesus?
1) Beware of movies that feed your flesh and not your spirit. Explicit sex scenes will not add virtue to your purity rolodex. You have to be careful what enters your heart through your eyes and minds. It can come back to haunt you when you least expect it. I have always enjoyed a good romantic movie, however you need to be careful. During your Single season, don't overdose on romantic shows. It could create an unnatural thirst for romance that leads you to being easily deceived by a Knight in "goat" armor. The misfit knight may be willing to play the role until he gets what he wants.
2)Keep your mind stayed on Jesus, and He will keep you in perfect peace. Meditate on God's words day and night. Let the word permeate your mind, body, and spirit. Set aside a time at least twice per day to just meditate on God's word. How do you meditate? Study the scripture word by word. Think on it, and how you can apply it to your life. God's word is powerful, and it will keep you!
New Living Translation Job 31:1
I made a covenant with my eyes not to look with lust..........
New Living Translation 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.
I know that temptation can come at various seasons in your life, so please share; What's your favorite scripture or words of wisdom to keep your mind stayed on Jesus?
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