2 Co 10:3 For though we walk in the flesh, we do not
war after the flesh:
2 Co 10:4 (For the weapons of our warfare are not
carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;)
2 Co 10:5 Casting down imaginations, and every high
thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into
captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
During an election year politicians inundate
us with political adds that hammer us from every side. Television, radio,
newspapers and other media are constantly vying for our attention. While all
candidates are promising to make our world a better place, they also condemn
one another for their shortcomings. But the area where each candidate pushes
the hardest are the battleground states. The winner of these locations usually
become the victor of the election.
Just as politicians take aim with their campaign adds to win
us over to their way of thinking, we face a battle, our state of mind. On one
side you have a foe who wants to defeat you and fill you with lies, while Jesus
is trying to encourage you and show you there is hope. In order for us to
discern the difference, we need to separate truth from fiction. As individuals,
we have a source that can help us isolate the two. The word of God.
When wading through the clutter, we need to stay focused on
the subject at hand. If we lend our thoughts to the enemy and learn his ways,
we will be like him. If we open our mind to the things of God, we will
transform our ways to His. Isaiah said, “Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace,
whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.” Isa.
26:3. Paul went on further to say in Philippians 4:8, “Finally, brethren,
whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest,
whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure,
whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report;
if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.”
Remember, our state of mind will determine who wins the battle.
Quote
“The greatest weapon against stress is our ability
to choose one thought over another.”
William James
By Louis Edwards
