Wednesday, September 12, 2012

The Flesh- 'Mind Renewal"

     Today is my daughters 12th birthday.  So the first thing I did when she woke was shout, "Happy Birthday!" Then I went into the kitchen warmed her bottle and gave it to her .  Then I changed her diaper and gave her a bath. I brushed her hair and placed barrettes in it and put on her bib for today. My daughter is 12 today!
    Now that is crazy but Christians do it all the time.  We never change our way of thinking but we wonder why life does  not change for the good or we remain stuck in an old way of thinking.  It doesn't work becasue you have outgrown your old way of thinking.  Life has taken you in a new direction.  It's time to renew that mind..
      In your own life, what areas are you still drinking milk when you should be on solid foods?.  How many of us are still whining like little babies every time something does not go the way we want it?  We Refuse to renew our minds with our attitudes and mouth. 
   On Monday, I shared 5 areas to resolving Flesh issues. They are as followed:
1.  Mind renewal
2.  Consecration
3.  Self -discipline
4.  Faith
5.  The grace of God

Romans 121-2
12 I beseech you therefore, brethren, by the mercies of God, that you present your bodies a living sacrifice, holy, acceptable to God, which is your reasonable service. And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God.

    Very simple truth this morning.  If you are  now a size 20, you can't  wear a size 8 anymore.  You have to change your thinking or wear clothes that are too tight.  Men, if your stomach hangs over your pants, you might not want to wear muscle shirts and tank tops out in public.  Times have changed! 

    Renewing the mind for a Christian is just as important as feeding ourselves daily.. We all have to eat to live.  Christians must renew our minds if we want to live successful Christian lives.  It is necesssary!

P.S. No I am not feeding my pre teen or changing her.  Just an illustration! lol!

Brother Clarence

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