Are You Thinking Yourself To Death?

The lack of peace in our world and in the hearts of believers and unbelievers can be traced directly to how we think and what we think about.

For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. (Romans 8:6)

Carnal thoughts aren’t necessarily lustful or vulgar. Though those kinds of thoughts are included, carnal thoughts also involve any thoughts that give birth to fear, worry, depression, hopelessness, anger, guilt or bitterness. Carnal thoughts propel us into the cycle of loss, corruption and sickness unleashed by Adam’s sin. A carnal mind is a mind that thinks independently from God’s thoughts.

For I know the thoughts that I think toward you, says the Lord, thoughts of peace and not of evil, to give you a future and a hope. (Jeremiah 29:11).

God’s thoughts come from His very nature; love. God’s heart is to bless, heal and prosper us. Carnal thoughts block the blessings of God and cooperate with the corruption of the world.

When we obsess about bills, health, broken relationships, politics, and we create “what if’s” in our minds, we are sowing the seeds of death (loss and corruption) in our souls.

Spiritually minded people are expecting the best. Their focus is on their fellowship with the Father and His promises. The spiritually minded see God as their source. They choose His peace and joy. They choose to love, give and forgive. They live from above and not from below.

How you answer this question will reveal if you are carnally minded or spiritually minded. Do you truly expect God’s best in your life always? If not, it’s time to purify your heart and get into fellowship with the Father. (See James 4:7)

BB

Joint Heirs With Christ

Matthew 12:50, 'For whosoever shall do the will of my Father which is in heaven, the same is my brother, and sister, and mother.'

MATTHEW 12:46-50
We are not just heirs, we are joint-heirs with Christ. It would be wonderful to inherit any amount of God's glory and power. But, the idea that we share equally with the one who has inherited everything God is and has is beyond comprehension. This is an awesome blessing, but it also places a tremendous responsibility on us.

In the same way in which a check made out to two people cannot be cashed without the endorsement of both parties, so our joint-heirship with Jesus cannot be taken advantage of without our cooperation. Unaware of this, many Christians are just trusting that the Lord will produce the benefits of salvation for them. They are acutely aware that they can do nothing without Him, but don't realize that He will do nothing without us (Eph. 3:2.

The idea that God will do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think, PERIOD, is not true. He has power, but it is the use of His ability combined with the power that works in us. 'No power working in us' means no power of God will come through us. The exceeding greatness of His power that is to us-ward who believe is power that is not external, but is internal, within the believer. It is working according to the faith that we exercise in the indwelling Savior. It was this principle that Paul was stating when he declared, 'I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.'

The way we place our endorsement on the check is to believe what God promised in His Word and act on it as if it were true. IT IS! Jesus has already signed His name to every promise in the Word. We aren't waiting for Him. He is waiting for us.

AWM

.

🙏🏼❤️✊🏽

The blessings are in your face
Grand risings everyone! If you don't know then you better find out. What is the @lifestyle you want? PM me

.

#fafo #djt

Wednesday
Happy Holy Wednesday!!!
***I do not own the rights to this music ***#goldenyear #4yojoy #justbelieveradio  #justmissyolonda #church #imsochurchy #wonderwoman #justdoit #metamorphosis #yesyoucan #churchgirl #2025 #elevateeveryday #chasing   #april #tuesday #diva #celebration #holyweek #easter