How Do I Love God With All Of My Mind?
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“What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.” A. W. Tozer
REMIND MYSELF OF GOD’S DESIGN
1 In the beginning God created the heavens and the earth. 2 The earth was formless and empty, and darkness covered the deep waters. And the Spirit of God was hovering over the surface of the waters. 3 Then God said, “Let there be light,” and there was light. Genesis 1:1-3 (NLT)
Light…Sky…Land/Sea/Vegetation…Sun/Moon Stars…Fish/Birds…Land Animals…
(There is a SPECIFIC ORDER HERE that makes all of life possible)
REMEMBER THE INTELLIGENT DESIGNER OF THE UNIVERSE MADE MY MIND
CHOOSE HIM AND HIS MIND DESIGN TO GUIDE MY LIFE
For, “Who can know the Lord’s thoughts? Who knows enough to teach him?” But we understand these things, for we have the mind of Christ. 1 Corinthians 2:16 (NLT)
ASK FOR A SINGLE MIND NOT A DOUBLE MIND
5 If any of you lacks wisdom, you should ask God, who gives generously to all without finding fault, and it will be given to you. 6 But when you ask, you must believe and not doubt, because the one who doubts is like a wave of the sea, blown and tossed by the wind. 7 That person should not expect to receive anything from the Lord. 8 Such a person is double-minded and unstable in all they do. James 1:5-8 (NIV)
CHOOSE CONSTANTLY TO RENEW MY MIND
1Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrificeholy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 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 12:1-2 (NIV)
FOLLOW CHRIST CONSTANTLY
1 Therefore if there is any consolation in Christ, if any comfort of love, if any fellowship of the Spirit, if any affection and mercy, 2 fulfill my joy by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind. 3 Let nothing be done through selfish ambition or conceit, but in lowliness of mind let each esteem others better than himself. 4 Let each of you look out not only for his own interests, but also for the interests of others. 5 Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus, 6 who, being in the form of God, did not consider it robbery to be equal with God, 7 but made Himself of no reputation, taking the form of a bondservant, and coming in the likeness of men. 8 And being found in appearance as a man, He humbled Himself and became obedient to the point of death, even the death of the cross. 9 Therefore God also has highly exalted Him and given Him the name which is above every name, 10 that at the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those in heaven, and of those on earth, and of those under the earth, 11 and that every tongue should confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father. Philippians 2:1-11 (NKJV)
OK, BUT HOW?
1. GO to Him and His Words first. FILTER everything through them.
2. TAKE MY HONEST QUESTIONS to Him.
3. INVEST MY INTERESTS for Him.
4. AIM MY MIND TOWARD Him.
4 Always be full of joy in the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! 5 Let everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is coming soon. 6 Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. 7 Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. 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. Philippians 4:4-8 (NLT)
The Bottom Line > I Can Begin NOW To Love God With All Of My Mind.
Now, the BIG Question- Will I do it?
