"A sound mind" By Diane Webb
II Timothy 1:7—"For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind."
Never feel like you have no power. You have the power of the Holy Spirit and you have the power of intercessory prayer. God did not give you a spirit of fear. Any thoughts which create fear are not from God. God does not want you to make a decision out of fear. Fear-based decisions will not be in God's will. He wants you to make your decisions from a base of power and of love. Never feel powerless. You always have power in the Lord. No one on earth has real power over you. They only have the power you are tricked into giving them—or give them out of fear. Consider the power you have in the Lord through prayer and through the Holy Spirit. Consider the love God has for you and his plan for your life. These things create the sound mind necessary to make good decisions that are in line with God's will. These are the only logical basis for making a decision for your life. Pray for guidance and protection. Pray for the right thoughts according to God's will.
Dear Heavenly Father, thank you for your power, your love, and my sound mind. Help me, Lord to always think thoughts that are pleasing to you. Help me make all decisions out of a sense of power, love, and sound mind. I pray for guidance and protection today. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen.
Wow, that's so neat to think about! I know that verse but hadn't quite thought it that way before. That's encouraging. Thank you!
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