Mind Renewal

Mind Renewal

Proverbs 14:12 There is a way which seemeth right unto a man, but the end thereof are the ways of death.

For the most part, a lot of people would like to believe the decisions they make pose no real threat to their well being.  

The Bible says otherwise in Proverbs 14:12.  

How we view things in life determines how we make our decisions.  If we make bad financial decisions, how do we view money?  Is money something we are a slave to or should we have command over it?  Whether it is finances, relationships, work, or health every Christian needs to have their mind renewed to what the Bible says about these topics.  



Of course, those are just a handful of topics I mentioned and the Bible addresses every issue one needs to know to live a full and successful life. 

If given a choice, people do not want to live in misery.  Jesus said, in John 10:10, The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly. 



 Jesus did not come to give us a life of misery.  He came so we may have life and have it more abundantly.

 In order to have that life, our decisions have to line up with God’s Word.  We need to see, think and act like Jesus and the only way to do that is meditate on His Word.  This is beyond just saying what would Jesus do and coming up with something that isn’t even scriptural.  We need to have our minds renewed to His Word.  When our minds are renewed to His Word we can see what Jesus would see.  We can think like Jesus would think and we can act like Jesus would act.  Does this sound impossible?  It really isn’t.  

The Bible says in Psalm 1:2-3 But his delight is in the law of the LORD; and in his law doth he meditate day and night. And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, that bringeth forth his fruit in his season; his leaf also shall not wither; and whatsoever he doeth shall prosper. 

 Note what it says here, “His law doth he meditate day and night” and “whatsoever he doeth shall prosper”.  

That law the Bible is speaking about is God’s Word.  If I were to meditate on God’s Word it means I would ponder, imagine, speak, study, talk, utter, converse with myself, declare, muse, pray, speak, and talk with God in prayer about it. This process literally changes your mind to think like Jesus.  

If you know anything about the Bible, Jesus never made bad decisions.  It is time that we start mediating on God’s Word in areas that are holding us in captivity.  For example, if you are having trouble forgiving others, meditate on Matthew 6:14 because if you forgive people their offenses, your heavenly Father will also forgive you.  And also Matthew 5:7 Blessed are the merciful, for they will be shown mercy.  After some time, your thoughts will turn to forgiving whoever wronged you so you won’t live in bitterness, resentment, and unforgiveness.  That decision will free you from a life of bondage.  

We all need to make right decisions but in order to do that we need to renew our minds with the Word of God.



                                             

Inquire in His Temple

Luke Mosier is speaking - Discipleship
Why do we go in the presence of the Lord?


Inquire in His temple.....

Who's Ways??

Getting to Know God's Ways

When you know someone extremely well...you know their ways, habits, etc. 

Because of this you can anticipate what they will do or say.

Isn't that the way we should be with God? 

Know Him so well that we know and anticipate what He will do in our lives?

For instance, I know God as my provider because His Word says in Phil. 4:19 that He will supply ALL of my needs according to HIS riches in Glory by Christ Jesus.

So I anticipate that and choose not to fear when I look at the economy, my bank account, etc.

It is vital to know Him and His ways to be a successful Christian. 

Heed the warning stated in Heb 3:7-10 . Especially pay attention to verse 10: 

 Wherefore I was grieved with that generation, and said, They do alway err in their heart; and they have not known my ways.

You err in your heart when you do not believe God and what He says in His Word. You show Him no honor when you choose to live like the world and not believe in what He has provided for you through the shed blood of His Son, Jesus Christ

Get to know God and His ways and choose not to err in your heart.

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Cherish Our Family Lifestyle

Anyone who knows the Carlisle family knows that we are very happy.  We enjoy life.  We enjoy our children, and we cherish our family lifestyle.  There is no doubt in my mind that the success of our family is due to our relationship with God, our Father. 

First, both Jessica and myself have a personal relationship with God, and we are constantly working to be better for one another.  

I could give several examples when I have failed to be the man that she deserves, but despite that she has always forgiven me and we have grown as a couple.  We insist on keeping God at the head of our family and our household.  We do our best to make sure that what we do as a family pleases and brings glory to the Father.  We believe that by raising our children to love Him we are fulfilling our call as parents, and by being obedient in the raising of our children, we qualify for the blessings and protections that God promises in His Word.

Most of us are familiar with the verses in Malachi chapter 3 and II Corinthians chapter 9 that talk about tithing and multiplying seed. 

Since we have been married, Jessica and I have tithed as we are commanded by God.  We don’t just believe, but we know that because we have been faithful to tithe, God has blessed us financially.  Not only does He provide use with resources to meet our needs, but we have above and beyond our desires.  Just as important as tithing, we make it a priority to speak the Word of God over our family everyday.  

The following confession is something that Shaun has been saying since he has been able to speak, and we believe that Ben will be saying it soon.

We are healed, whole, blessed, protected, safe, prosperous, obedient, good listeners, intelligent, athletic, anointed, tough, strong, patient, honest, and have a sound mind.

Shaun also blesses the food before every meal.  We thank God each and every day for the blessings that He has bestowed upon are family.  

It is important for us to make sure that what goes on within our family and our household is pleasing to God.  For that reason we are currently asking God to bring anything to our attention that does not please Him.  There is always some way that we can improve, and what is encouraging is that when we obey, we see obvious blessings and answers within our family.  

We teach our children that God is our answer in all things.  If Shaun complains of a physical ailment, we immediately instruct him to pray about it.  We also have Shaun pray for us if we have a headache or some other attack on our body.  I have had Shaun pray for my headaches and they have cleared up within seconds.  I am not going to say that it happens every time, but it has gotten to the point where I am not surprised when it does happen.  I have even told others, “let Shaun pray for your headache.” We don’t ask Shaun to pray for headaches or physical ailments because we don’t want to, but because God has given him a physical anointing through prayer and lying on of hands. By encouraging him to work in this anointing as a young child it allows him to see God work through him, building his faith.

What we are doing is more than teaching our children about the ways of God.  We are making it the norm for them.  I started really growing in my relationship with God and believing in the things of God when I was 19 years old.  I often wonder how great my relationship with God would be and how great my faith would be if it would have been bread in me from birth.  Well, we believe that we are going to see it through our children.  Part of our calling is to raise our children to have more faith in God than the tangible things of this world.  They will truly walk by faith and not by sight.