Mind-Flip

I no longer count on my own goodness or my ability to obey God's law, but I trust Christ to save me. For God's way of making us right with himself depends on faith. (Philippians 3:9b, NIV)

Good Morning!
I listened to some friends recite stories of difficult challenges after being in a car wreck. There are many unknown details in their future. As a result they have compiled a mental list of things they fear. Turns out, I agree with their list. Each detail seems reasonable for concern and fear.

Fear begins in the mind, which directs fearful words and behavior. Without argument . . . a mind-flip is difficult . . . to flip from focusing on fear to faith. The only way that I have found to do the mind-flip is to ask the Spirit of God for power to release the fear and to replace it with faith.

The Apostle Paul described his transition from relying on his own effort to relying on Christ through faith. Humanity does not have to depend on their personal strength or ability if they choose to follow Christ. Life turns downside-up through the dynamic indwelling presence of Christ.

Though it makes sense to fear the unknown in this world, individuals experiencing the presence and power of the Spirit have the opportunity to live in faith.

Assess your thoughts today.
Admit the thoughts directing you away from faith.
Ask the Spirit of God for the power to do a mind-flip.
Do the mind-flip!
Develop your thoughts, words, and actions through faith.
Do the mind-flip continually.

Learning with you to do the mind-flip,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2007 All Rights Reserved)