How To Let The Holy Spirit Control Your Mind? Best 51 Answer

Maybe you sang the song “I Surrender All” in church. The words in the song say “I give you everything voluntarily”. It doesn’t sound like capitulation to loss or coercion. However, our best references as people of faith are not songs, but Scripture. So let’s see what the Bible has to say about surrender.

What it means to surrender to God

As you look at what it means in Scripture to surrender to God, you may be surprised at what the Bible actually says (or doesn’t say) about surrender.

Biblical definition of surrender

Surrender means accepting that the battle was not won on your terms and willingly surrendering your life to the authority of the winning side. It means taking a humble position and accepting what is over as you want it to be.

So here’s the thing about this dedication that we’re singing about, it’s not literally in the Bible. Across multiple translations, devotion is used less than 20 times and in each case refers to literal devotion. Here are some examples from the NIV.

“They said to the Ammonites: ‘Tomorrow we will surrender to you, and you can do with us whatever you like.'” (1 Samuel 11:10).

“If someone attacks you, it’s not me; whoever attacks you will surrender to you” Isaiah 54:15.

And the only New Testament verse:

“He released the man imprisoned for sedition and murder that they had asked, and committed Jesus to their will.” Luke 23:25.

So should devotion be part of our walk of faith? Yes I think so.

devotion in the Bible

The discipline of spiritual devotion is evident and encouraged throughout Scripture.

Spiritual devotion is an act of faith that keeps hope alive by choosing defeat over death. It is the first act for those who come to salvation and an ongoing habit for those who walk with Christ. Spiritual surrender means letting go of control and trusting God.

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Surrendering to Christ is a decisive blow to our flesh. “I was crucified with Christ, and live no longer…” (Galatians 2:20). But that is not the end of the verse.

Giving yourself to Christ brings new hope and new life: “…but Christ lives in me. This life that I now live in the flesh, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave himself for me.”

Yes, you must abandon or give up your old self, but when you do, sin’s power over you is broken. “Knowing that our old man was crucified with him, that the body of sin might be put away, that we might no longer fall into sin” (Romans 6:6).​

When you make a dedication to Christ, you are not giving up your God-given identity and uniqueness. You do not surrender as a defeated hero, but as a fugitive of this world, escaping a life of slavery, starvation and abuse. We don’t surrender out of fear or threat, but in the hope that whoever we surrender to has a better life for us. And this hope does not disappoint.

A biblical example of devotion

The prodigal son returning in Luke 15:11-32 is a picture of what it means to surrender to God. The son gives up his life path and runs back to the father in hopes of becoming a servant.

His surrender is rewarded with rewards beyond his expectations. He is welcomed with open arms, lavish love, and new life as a restored son.

Jesus lived a life of constant devotion to the Father. As he said, “Certainly, I tell you, the son can do nothing of his own accord except what he sees the father doing. For whatever he does, so does the Son” (John 5:19).

And as he said to the father when the time came to lay down his life, “Not my will, but thine be done” (Luke 22:42).

Walking with Christ means constantly surrendering, trusting that the God who created your children has a plan for them and loves them more than you. and relinquish control.

Trusting God in uncertain times

The world is a bit choppy right now and things may be feeling out of control. Maybe you don’t know who to trust or who to trust. If it feels overwhelming, please know that you are not alone and that your feelings are normal.

But as people of faith, we are blessed with some certainties.

God is in control and He cares about you.

One day Jesus will return and bring healing and righteousness.

God will never leave you or change his mind about loving you.

Devotion to God in Education

An education that honors Christ requires a great deal of dedication. For mothers, it starts with facing the discomforts and changes of pregnancy. Later, it means giving up your sleep and schedule and pushing yourself.

Surrendering also means letting go of our parental fears, which assume the worst and make us overprotective. Our anxiety stunts growth and creates fear and frustration in a child.

We are to protect our children, not to serve our own fears, but to serve a God who will hold us accountable for our care

We do not own our children, we are their stewards for God. In the parable of the talents, Jesus warns us not to let fear guide our stewardship (Matthew 25:24-27). Proper care requires taking reasonable risks. When we are overprotective, we stand in the way of our children maturing as God intended.

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How to surrender to God and let go

If you feel like you are struggling for control or feel overwhelmed by fear and anxiety, it is a sign that you need to let go. Repent and turn away from doing things your way and lean on God.

Romans 2:4 says God’s goodness is meant to bring you to repentance. So trust that when you surrender, you will receive relief and calm. His kindness will motivate you to let go. Read and meditate on verses that remind you of these truths.

“And those who know your name trust in you, for you, Lord, have not forsaken those who seek you” Psalm 9:10.

“For whoever draws near to God must believe that he exists and that he rewards those who seek him” Hebrews 11:6

“Cast all your worries on him because he cares for you” 1 Peter 5:7

Surrender to God’s prayer

To practice proper Christian devotion, you must devote your fears and anxieties to prayer (Philippians 4:6). You surrender to Him, so talk to Him. They come to God for healing and hope, so ask.

I recently told God that I wanted to stop “quick teasing” – being snappy with my kids.

I had been looking at the verse “Be quick to hear, slow to speak, slow to anger” in James 1:19 almost every day. I made this verse as a free downloadable mobile wallpaper so I would see it often. I think it helped, but I hadn’t felt any real conviction and turned to God in prayer.

And then I prayed. That’s it. I just said it. I prayed it And somehow without much effort, without a plan, without striving – I haven’t snapped since. I give God full credit.

Final thoughts on what it means to surrender to God

Sometimes, especially when it comes to fighting in the flesh, devotion is more effective than our striving. It’s ironic struggling with surrender, isn’t it? Surrender is about stopping thriving and fighting.

Will I be snappy again one day? That’s what I expect. I’m still here with my meat. But then I give up again.

Excerpts from Parenting in Christ: Training in the Disciplines of Jesus

Lesson 1 – Giving up

What would be the hardest thing for you to give up for the rest of your life? As parents, how do you need to make a greater dedication to God?

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Maybe you feel something at this moment too. But is there something wrong with you if you don’t?

Short answer: not at all.

Because people experience the influence of the Holy Spirit differently. That’s the wonderful thing about the messages of the Holy Spirit: They are made just for you.

For some people, the Holy Ghost can cause them to feel overwhelmed with emotion and moved to tears. For others, tears rarely or never come. And that’s okay. For them, the Holy Ghost can inspire a subtle sense of gratitude, peace, awe, or love (see Galatians 5:22–23).

The scriptures also describe the Holy Ghost as a “burning” in the bosom (see Doctrine and Covenants 9:8–9). But the intensity or degree of this “burn” can be different for everyone. Sometimes it’s like a small glowing ember instead of a raging bonfire.

Or perhaps you have heard the Holy Ghost described as “a still, still voice” (see Doctrine and Covenants 85:6). And you immediately thought, “But I didn’t HEAR a voice. Is something wrong with me?”

Again not at all. This biblical description does not necessarily mean that we all hear a literal voice. Elder Ronald A. Rasband of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles said: “The Spirit speaks words that we feel. These feelings are gentle, a nudge to act, to do something, to say something, to react in a certain way.”1

The point is, each of us will experience the Holy Spirit differently. And to varying degrees. What matters is that we live worthy of receiving it and knowing it when it comes. As we do so, we will begin to notice that His influence in our lives is far greater than we expected.

Remarks

1. Ronald A. Rasband, “Let the Holy Spirit Guide,” Apr. 2017 general conference.

For the charisms listed in the New Testament, see Gift of the Spirit

The Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit is an enumeration of seven spiritual gifts first found in the Book of Isaiah[1] and widely commented on by Patristic authors[2]. They are: wisdom, understanding, counsel, fortitude, knowledge, godliness, and fear of God.[3]

Book of Isaiah[edit]

Seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit. Folio from Walter’s manuscript W.171 (15th century)

The seven gifts are found in the book of Isaiah[4] 11:1-2, a passage that refers to the characteristics of a messianic figure empowered by the “Spirit of the Lord.”[5]

The Greek and Hebrew versions of the Bible differ slightly in the listing of the gifts. In the Hebrew version (the Masoretic text), the “Spirit of the Lord” is described in terms of six attributes: wisdom, understanding, counsel, power, knowledge, and “glory of the Lord.” The last attribute (honor of the Lord) is mentioned twice.[6] In the earliest Greek translation (the Septuagint), the first mention of godliness is translated “spirit of […] piety” (πνεῦμα […] εὐσεβείας).[7]

Verse Hebrew

Masoretic[8] English

New international version[9] Greek

Septuagint[10] Latin

Vulgate[11] 11.1 א וְיָצָא חֹטֶר, מִגֵּזַע יִשָׁי; וְנֵצֶר, מִשָּׁרָשָׁיו יִפְרֶה. ‎ A sprout will come out of the stump of Jesse;

from its roots a branch will bear fruit. και εξελευσεται ραβδος εκ της ριζης ιεσσαι

και ανθος εκ της ριζης αναβησεται et egredietur virga de radice Iesse

et flos de radice eius ascendet 11.2 ב וְנָחָה עָלָיו, רוּחַ יְהוָה–רוּחַ חָכְמָה וּבִינָה,

רוּחַ עֵצָה וּגְבוּרָה, רוּחַ דַּעַת, וְיִרְאַת יְהוָה. ‎ The Spirit of the LORD will rest upon him –

the spirit of wisdom and understanding,

the spirit of counsel and power,

the Spirit of knowledge and fear of the Lord – και αναπαυσεται επ’ αυτον πνευμα του θεου

πνευμα σοφιας και συνεσεως

πνευμα βουλης και ισχυος

πνευμα γνωσεως και ευσεβειας et requiescet super eum spiritus Domini

Spiritus sapientiae and intellectus

spiritus consilii and fortitudinis

spiritus scientiae and pietatis 11.3 ‎ and he shall delight in the fear of the LORD. εμπλησει αυτον πνευμα φοβου θεου et replebit eum spiritus timoris Domini

The names of the seven gifts mentioned in the Greek translation were then translated into Latin as follows:

sapientia intellectus consilium fortitudo cognitiō (or scientia as in the scripture above) pietas timor Domini.

In Christianity[edit]

The seven gifts of the Holy Spirit are one of several lists of virtues, vices, and blessings in Christian devotional literature that follow a scheme of seven.[12] Others are the seven deadly sins, the seven virtues, the seven last words of the cross, the seven petitions of the Lord’s Prayer and the Beatitudes.[13]

The seven gifts were often represented as doves in medieval texts and are particularly prominent in depictions of the Tree of Jesse, which depicts Jesus’ genealogy. For St. Thomas Aquinas, the dove, by its qualities, signifies every gift of the Holy Spirit.[14]

Catholicism[ edit ]

Although the New Testament does not refer to Isaiah 11:1-2 regarding these gifts,[15][16] according to the Catechism of the Catholic Church, “these gifts complete and perfect the virtues of those who receive them.”[17 ] initiates receive at Baptism and are strengthened at Confirmation so that the truths of faith may be proclaimed. “Receiving the sacrament of Confirmation is necessary for the fulfillment of the grace of baptism” because “through the sacrament of Confirmation [the baptized] are bound more completely to the Church and enriched with a special power of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, as true witnesses of Christ, they have a greater obligation to spread and defend the faith by word and deed.”[18]

Anglican Communion[ edit ]

Catholic teaching is echoed by the Anglican Church, which teaches that “the transmission of the gifts of the Spirit is conjoined with baptism, and with confirmation and ordination.”[3] Confirmation completes baptism since it occurs through the laying on of hands by the bishop that the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit are bestowed.[19]

The seven gifts[ edit ]

wisdom [edit]

Wisdom is considered the first and greatest of gifts. It acts on both the intellect and the will.[20] According to St. Bernard, it illuminates the mind and instills an attraction to the divine. Adolphe Tanquerey OP explained the difference between the gift of wisdom and that of understanding: “The latter is a view of the mind, the former an experience of the heart; one is light, the other love, and so they unite and complete each other.”[21] A wise and loving heart is the culmination of the theological virtue of charity.

understand [edit]

Understanding helps one relate all truths to one’s supernatural purpose; it further enlightens the understanding of Scripture; and it helps us to understand the meaning of religious rituals. This gift strengthens discernment through prayer, scripture, and the sacraments. All of this gives a person a deep appreciation of God’s providence.[22]

advice [edit]

Advice acts as a kind of supernatural intuition to enable a person to make quick and correct judgments, especially in difficult situations. It perfects the cardinal virtue of prudence. While prudence works in harmony with reason enlightened by faith, the gift of counsel works under the direction of the Holy Spirit to enlighten the will of God.[23]

steadfastness[ edit ]

Bravery is often identified with courage, but Aquinas also includes perseverance. Joseph J. Rickaby describes it as a willingness to stand up for what is right in the eyes of God, even if it means accepting rejection, abuse, or physical harm. The gift of fortitude gives people the spiritual strength needed to do good and endure evil.[24] It is the fulfillment of the cardinal virtue of the same name.

knowledge [edit]

The gift of knowledge, as far as humanly possible, allows one to see things from God’s perspective. It “allows us to perceive the greatness of God and his love for his creatures” through creation.[25]

piety[ edit ]

Piety aligns with reverence. A reverent person acknowledges their total trust in God and comes before God with humility, trust, and love. Thomas Aquinas says that piety perfects the virtue of religion, which is an aspect of the virtue of justice, by attributing to God what is due to God.[26] In a series of lectures on the gifts of the Holy Spirit, Pope Francis said piety is a recognition of “our belonging to God, our deep communion with him, a relationship that gives meaning to our whole lives and keeps us committed in communion with him, ourselves in the most difficult and troubled moments.” Francis continues: “Piety is not just external religiosity; It is this genuine religious spirit that leads us to turn to the Father as His children and to grow in our love for others, seeing them as our brothers and sisters.”[27]

fear of god [edit]

Fear of God is related to wonder (or awe). With the gift of godliness one becomes aware of the glory and majesty of God. During a general audience in June 2014, Pope Francis said it was “not submissive fear, but a joyful awareness of the greatness of God and a grateful knowledge that only in him can our hearts find true peace”.[28] A man of wonder and awe knows that God is the perfection of all his desires. Aquinas describes this gift as fear of separation from God. He describes the gift as “childlike fear,” like a child’s fear of offending his father, rather than “submissive fear,” that is, fear of punishment. Fear of God is the beginning of wisdom. It is the fulfillment of the theological virtue of hope.

Thomas Aquinas: Relation to the virtues

In Summa Theologiae I.II, q. 68, a1, Saint Thomas Aquinas says that four of these gifts (wisdom, understanding, knowledge and counsel) direct the intellect, while the other three gifts (valor, piety and fear of God) direct the will to God.[ 29]

In some respects the gifts are similar to the virtues, but an essential difference is that the virtues work under the impulse of human reason (impelled by grace), while the gifts work under the impulse of the Holy Spirit; The former can be used if desired, but the latter, according to Aquinas, only works if the Holy Spirit desires it. In the case of bravery, the gift has the same name in Latin and English as the virtue to which it is related, but from which it must be distinguished.

In Summa Theologiae II.II Thomas Aquinas asserts the following correspondences between the seven heavenly virtues and the seven gifts of the Holy Spirit:[30]

The gift of wisdom corresponds to the virtue of charity.

The gifts of insight and knowledge correspond to the virtue of faith.

The gift of advice (right judgment) corresponds to the virtue of prudence.

The gift of fortitude corresponds to the virtue of courage.

The gift of fear of God corresponds to the virtue of hope.

The gift of reverence corresponds to the virtue of justice.

No gift is directly attributed to the virtue of temperance; but the gift of fear can be taken as such, since fear drives one to limit oneself from forbidden pleasures.

Rev. Brian Shanley contrasts the gifts with the virtues thus: “What the gifts do beyond the theological virtues (which they presuppose) is to make the agent sensitive to the special promptings of the Holy Spirit by actively practicing the life of the virtues ; the gifts are necessary for the perfect working of the virtues, especially in the face of our human frailty and in difficult situations.”[31]

Augustine: Relation to the Beatitudes[ edit ]

Saint Augustine made a connection between the gifts of the Holy Spirit and the Beatitudes (Mt 5:3-12).

Blessed are the poor in spirit, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven, reflecting the fear of the Lord, as the “poor in spirit” are the humble and godly.

, reflects the fear of the Lord, since the “poor in spirit” are the humble and godly. Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted, equals the gift of knowledge, for Augustine’s knowledge of God brings both a heightened awareness of personal sin and, to some degree, sadness at the abandonment of practices and activities that divide one From God.

, corresponds to the gift of knowledge, since for Augustine knowledge of God brings with it both a heightened awareness of personal sin and, to some degree, sadness at abandoning practices and activities that separate one from God. Blessed are the meek for they shall inherit the land, refers to piety.

, refers to piety. Blessed are those who hunger and thirst for righteousness, for they shall be satisfied, referring to bravery.

, refers to bravery. Blessed are the merciful, for they are shown mercy demonstrating the gift of counsel.

demonstrates the gift of advice. Blessed are the pure in heart, for they shall see God, the gift of understanding.

, the gift of understanding. Blessed are the peacemakers, for they shall be called children of God, wisdom.

, wisdom. Blessed are those who are persecuted for righteousness’ sake, for theirs is the kingdom of heaven.[32]

See also[edit]

fuel for the soul

For the past two weeks, Quest Church writers have been speaking on the subject of Infinitely More and how God wants to do infinitely more in your life than you can ask or imagine! This week I want to talk about two things that the Holy Spirit wants to do in you.

The first thing he wants to do is bring POWER into your life. Power to do and be more than you can imagine! Acts 1:8 says, “But you will receive power when the Holy Spirit comes on you. And you will be my witnesses and tell people about me everywhere—in Jerusalem, throughout Judea, in Samaria, and to the ends of the earth.” This power, which comes from the Holy Spirit, enables you to be strong for the things of God to admit We find in the Bible that immediately after receiving the Holy Spirit, Peter, who had denied Jesus three times two months earlier, stands before a crowd and over 3,000 people come into a personal relationship with Jesus Christ.

The second thing the Holy Spirit wants to do in us is to give us SPIRITUAL GIFTS. The gifts of the Spirit are set forth at 1 Corinthians 12:8-11 and relate to such things as miraculous healing, wisdom, prophecy, speaking in tongues, and discernment. These gifts were manifested 2,000 years ago, but they can be alive and well in our own lives today! Through personal experience and the testimonies of others, I have seen these gifts in action. Each time they have shown themselves, they have blessed the individual recipient of the gift, glorifying God in the process.

Now is the time for our culture to take a stand with the power of the Holy Spirit for the things that grieve God. We are called to be the audible voice of God to the world around us. And by doing so, we can have a voice to speak out against the injustices of this world. As things calm down with civil unrest and COVID-19, we must never hide our God who lives within us.

We are to have compassion in our lives. To have pity means to “suffer with.” That means when racism happens, we suffer with that community. When a disease breaks out, we suffer with those families. When our teachers have to rearrange their classrooms to accommodate and they are tired, lost and confused, we suffer with them. This is something we are commanded to do. Colossians 3:12 says, “Therefore, as God’s chosen people, holy and dearly loved, clothe yourselves with compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness, and patience.”

Can you imagine what our world would look like if all humans did this? What if we all suffered with those who suffer? Have we had patience when those who are hurt take action, or have we had humility and realized that what we know is not always true? These things are only possible through the power of the Holy Spirit. So ask the Holy Spirit today to enter your life and give you that extra strength you may need to stand up in Jesus name!

How do I know when my actions are Spirit driven and when they are not? We humans are perfectly capable of persuading ourselves that we live by the Spirit when we’re not even close to it.

The life of the Spirit, in contrast to the life of the sinful nature, has these characteristics: “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law” (Galatians 5:22-23). Years ago I made it my goal to live by these truths because I thought that was a very good list of qualities for every individual to pursue. What I didn’t realize at the time was that each of these qualities had a deep meaning that I had yet to discover.

Two ways to know you are walking in the Spirit

I certainly haven’t figured it all out, but here are two things that I have found helpful in my desire to live the Spirit.

1. The Spirit of God will always agree with the Word of God.

Study the Word of God. It is true, immutable, its applicability is infinite, and it is fascinating. For example, the word love has taken on new meaning over the years as I have read the Bible. We speak of loving our clothes, our vacations, our families, and God. These are all different meanings of the word love, of course, but none of them competes with the love of God.

God loves us loyally, unconditionally, and perfectly, and the only way to understand the depths of his love is to read his word and discover how he loved those who came before us and how he loved us, by sending Jesus. We can rationalize much by appealing to love, but God’s love is the only true measure of love.

God’s love is gracious, merciful and very patient. There were times when I wanted to blame someone to let them know what I really think and I justified it by saying what they did just wasn’t right. The individual may have been wrong and there may have been a time for a wise confrontation, but certainly not when I was so angry. When I acted in anger, it was clearly not the Holy Spirit guiding me; it was my sinful nature all along. After a few incidents of this nature, I learned the value of Ephesians 4:26, 29: “Be angry and do not sin… Let no corrupting speech come out of your mouth.”

Reading the Bible is the best way I know to compare what I call love with the love of God. The Spirit of God will never cause you to do anything against the Word of God.

2. The Spirit of God will lead you to freedom.

Years ago I attended a retreat on the Fruit of the Spirit. We all showed ourselves alert and ready to be inspired by the Word of God. There we learned of God’s true and unconditional love, moved to joy under all circumstances, rested in peace by faith, challenged one another to show kindness, set our eyes on good, inspired one another to be faithful, and pondered how we could be gentler.

It was emotionally draining. As we looked at what each fruit of the Spirit actually meant, we felt increasingly discouraged. How could we ever live as those nine little words ask of us? An oppressive feeling came over the group.

Luckily, God used that moment to teach us to think backwards.

A friend of mine spoke about the ultimate fruit of self-control. She said that she naturally has very little self-control and likely never will have much of it. She identified several areas where she struggled to show control.

Quite simply, she reminded us that no one can show these fruits of the Spirit on their own. We may have an inclination or ability in one or two areas that can pass as real spirit-filled fruit. But if we do it ourselves, then by definition it is not a fruit of the Spirit. The more we try to be more loving, joyful, or peaceful on our own, the more we defeat the only hope we have in the spirit.

These nine qualities are fruits of the spirit, not fruits of our own determination or tenacity.

The fog of failure in the room lifted noticeably as we all recognized with renewed appreciation the freedom available to us in Jesus Christ. Freedom from trying so hard and always falling short. Freedom from the burden of wanting to be something we are not. Freedom from the judgment that comes upon us when we fail.

How our work and the work of the Spirit fit together

This raises another question: Does wanting to live by these attributes and have my thoughts upon them daily mean trying to take over the mind?

No it is not. My desire to live a Spirit-filled life is evidence that the Spirit lives within me (Romans 8:5). Every believer has the Holy Spirit of Jesus and the freedom to live according to His power and influence. The inevitable tension, however, arises from turning our thoughts to the Spirit while at the same time inhabiting a damaged nature and living in a sinful world. This is a tension we will experience until we get to heaven.

I wonder if we’re not giving enough credit to the Holy Spirit within us. We have the Holy Spirit of God, so why do we so often doubt that he is our guide? I’ve looked through all the verses in the New Testament that contain the word “spirit” and the warning that came to my mind was don’t quench the spirit, don’t ignore it. If we listen to the Spirit in freedom, tested by our knowledge of the Bible, then we should be able to trust the Spirit to guide us.

Without a doubt we will fail. Paul describes such a failure in Romans 7, and if he struggled with it, surely we will too. But Romans 7 comes right before the beautiful passage of Romans 8 that says we will not be judged and speaks of the power of the Spirit in our lives. If God is for us, who can be against us?

Jonathan Edwards put it this way about God’s active and effective grace in our lives:

As we focus on the Spirit, knowing the Word of God, learning from our mistakes and successes, and turning to God’s grace, we come closer to walking with the Spirit (Galatians 5:25).

How else do you know you are walking by the Holy Ghost?

How do you renew your mind?

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How do you keep your mind on God all day?

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What does it mean to give God control?

No matter how much you try to control your life, God’s will is what you should strive for. That means giving Him full control of our lives because He knows exactly what He is doing. Give God the keys and surrender to His will.

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The Blend of Your Mind with the Holy Spirit

The blood of Jesus gave us life, took away our sin, cleaned us up soul, mind and body. When the Lord save you, He gives you a clean mind; but if you let the …

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LET THE HOLY SPIRIT CONTROL YOUR MIND

WISDOM FOR THE LIFE OF DAILY DEVOTION

JUNE 3, 2021

TOPIC: LET THE HOLY SPIRIT CONTROL YOUR MIND

BY T.O.BANSO

“When your sinful nature controls your mind, there is death. But when the Holy Spirit controls your mind, there is life and peace. But when the Holy Spirit controls your mind, there is life and peace” (Romans 8:6 New Living Translation).

Jesus said in John 3:3 that unless a man is born again he cannot see the kingdom of God. To be born again means to be born again or born of God; it means to be saved. How does one become reborn? Romans 10:10 says with the heart man believes in righteousness; and with the mouth confession is made for salvation. You must be reborn if you are not.

But confessing Jesus as your Lord and Savior is not the end. It’s just the beginning of your walk with Him. That is why 1 Peter 2:2 says newborn babies desire the sincere milk of the Word so that you may grow thereby. Romans 8:14 says that all who are led by the Spirit of God are sons of God. Therefore, another important thing you should do is surrender your mind to the control of the Spirit of God. The more the Spirit of God controls your mind, the more you will live your life pleasing to the Lord, the more you will enjoy the good life, and the more peace you will have.

Romans 8:6 says, “When your sinful nature dominates your mind, there is death. But when the Holy Spirit controls your spirit, there is life and peace” (New Living Translation). Please take note of this scripture. The New King James Version says, “For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace.”

In other words, “the minding of the flesh” will lead to death, and “the minding of the Spirit” will lead to life and peace. To be carnally minded is to tend to the things of the flesh or to the things of the sinful nature, while to be spiritually minded is to tend to the things of the spirit. The Amplified Bible presents Romans 8:6 as follows: “Now the mind of the flesh is death [both now and forever—because it pursues sin]; but the purpose of the Spirit is life and peace [the spiritual well-being that comes from walking with God—now and forever].”

When a person’s sinful nature controls his spirit, it leads to spiritual death, which would also lead to eternal death unless he repents and becomes spiritually minded. A carnal person is dead while alive (1 Timothy 5:6). Continuing in this will ultimately lead to eternal death. “But everyone is tempted when drawn away and enticed by his own desires. Then, when desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it has grown out, brings forth death” (James 1:14-15 New King James Version).

On the other hand, when the Holy Spirit controls one’s spirit, it will lead to life and peace. “But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, long-suffering, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control. Against such there is no law” (Galatians 5:22-23 New King James Version).

When the Holy Spirit controls a person’s spirit, it will lead to eternal life and the peace of God on earth and ultimately in eternity. “For whoever sows in his flesh will reap destruction from the flesh, but whoever sows in the spirit will reap eternal life from the Spirit” (Galatians 6:8 New King James Version).

Romans 7:5-6 says, “For when we were in the flesh, the sinful passions stirred up by the law were at work in our members to bring forth fruit unto death. But now we have been set free from the law, having died to what we were held to, that we should minister in the newness of the spirit and not in the oldness of the letter” (New King James Version).

This Scripture shows us that the Christian is no longer in the flesh. He is in Christ and Romans 8:1 says there is therefore no condemnation now for those who are in Christ Jesus. The Christian has no carnal mind, which is enmity with God. He was reconciled to God (Romans 5:10; 2 Corinthians 5:18). He’s in love with him. He wants to please God. Romans 8:7-8 says, “Because the carnal mind is enmity against God; for it is not, and cannot be, subject to the law of God. So those who are in the flesh cannot please God” (New King James Version).

Verse 9 says of the Christian, “But you are not ruled by your sinful nature. You are controlled by the Spirit when the Spirit of God lives in you. (And remember that those who do not have the Spirit of Christ within them are not Christians at all.)” (New Living Translation).

The Christian is not ruled by his sinful nature, but by the Spirit of God that dwells in him. However, he must allow the Holy Spirit to control his mind if he does not become carnal. As the Amplified Bible puts it: “You [live] not in the flesh [controlled by the sinful nature], however, but in the Spirit, when indeed the Spirit of God lives in you [guides and guides you]. But whoever does not have the spirit of Christ does not belong to him [and is not a child of God].”

The Christian is not carnally but spiritually minded. Still, he can be a carnal Christian if he remains a baby and doesn’t grow spiritually. In 1 Corinthians 3:1-4 Paul calls the Corinthian church carnal and not spiritual. He used the word “fleshly” four times. He said: “And I, brethren, could not speak to you as to spiritual men, but as to carnal men, as to babes in Christ. I fed you with milk and not with solid food; for until now you could not receive it, and neither can you now; because you are still carnal. For where there is envy, strife, and divisions among you, are you not carnal and behaving like mere men? For if one says, ‘I am of Paul,’ and another, ‘I am of Apollos,’ are ye not carnal?” (New King James Version).

However, Paul used different Greek words translated carnal and carnal in the two scriptures. In Romans 8:6 the Greek word translated carnal is sarx (flesh), sarkinos (people of flesh, made of flesh, or carnal), sarkikos (used in the second and third mentions of carnal, meaning or referring to carnal). flesh or not born again) and anthropos (a man) are translated carnal at 1 Corinthians 3:1-4 in the New King James Version.

Have you made Jesus Lord of your life? If so, you are not carnally minded, so don’t behave like an unsaved person who is carnally minded. Carnal Christians behave like unbelievers. There is no difference between them and unsaved individuals in terms of behavior. So allow the Holy Spirit to control your spirit. The Bible says that you should put on the Lord Jesus Christ and make no provision for the flesh to satisfy its lusts (Romans 13:14).

Let the Holy Spirit control your mind. The starting point is to study, ponder, and obey your Bible, the Word of God, daily. You must also pray. In this way your spirit becomes sensitive to God’s desire and the voice of the Spirit of God. The Word of God and the Spirit of God usually agree.

Romans 12:2 says, “Be not made to be like this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your minds, that you may examine what this good and acceptable and perfect will of God is” (New King James Version). The Greek word for “to be transformed” is metamorphoo, from which the English words metamorphose and metamorphosis are derived.

The phrase “be changed” in Romans 12:2 shows that you are not the one transforming yourself. God transforms your spirit as you expose it to the Word of God and work with the Holy Spirit. The transformation and renewal of your spirit is an ongoing process as you continually expose your spirit to the Word of God.

The New Living Translation sheds more light on Romans 12:2: “Do not imitate the conduct and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new man by changing the way you think. Then you will know what God wants from you, and you will know how good and pleasing and perfect his will really is.”

Paul’s words at Philippians 4:8-9 are also helpful: “Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good record, if it is a virtue and there is something worthy of praise – meditate on these things. The things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me do this, and the God of peace will be with you” (New King James Version).

Your mind is the battlefield. God wants to control your mind and Satan wants to control your mind. If Satan controls someone’s mind, he will make them live according to their sinful nature, i. H. Committing sin which means doing something that is not pleasing to God and the person cannot enjoy life and peace. “‘There is no peace,’ says my God, ‘to the wicked'” (Isaiah 57:21 New King James Version).

However, when the Holy Spirit controls your mind, He will cause you to set your mind on what the Spirit desires, what pleases the Lord. A Christian who has given his life to Christ but is not governed by the Spirit of God will still satisfy the sinful lusts of human nature or the lusts of the flesh. When you have committed your life to Jesus, you surrender your mind completely to the Holy Spirit’s control.

TAKE ACTION!

If you are not born again, you must surrender your life to Jesus now. I challenge you to take the following steps: * Admit that you are a sinner and cannot save yourself and repent of your sins. *Confess Jesus as your Lord and Savior. * Renounce your previous way of life – your relationship with the devil and his works. * Invite Jesus into your life. *As a sign of earnestness to grow in faith, begin attending a Bible-believing and Bible-teaching church. There they will teach you how to grow in the kingdom of God.

Now say this prayer kindly: O Lord God, I come to you today. I know I’m a sinner and I can’t save myself. I believe that Jesus is the Son of God who died on the cross to save me and rose from the dead on the third day. I repent of my sins and confess Jesus as my Lord and Savior. I now surrender my life to Jesus and invite Him into my heart. Through this prayer I know I am saved. Thank you Jesus for saving me and making me a child of God.

I believe you said this prayer with all your heart. Congratulations! You need to join a Bible-believing and Bible-teaching church near you where they will teach you how to live your new life in Christ Jesus. I pray that you thrive like the palm tree and grow like the cedar of Lebanon. May you grow into Christ in all things and become all that God wants of you. I look forward to hearing from you. The Lord be with you.

PRAYER POINTS: Holy Spirit, I surrender my spirit to Your total control. I am not controlled by my sinful nature; The Holy Spirit within me will continue to control my spirit. I am not carnally minded; I am spiritually minded. I will not copy this world’s behavior and customs but allow God to transform me into a new person by changing my mindset in Jesus name.

(For over 600 in-depth and powerful messages from T.O. Banso visit: www.cedarministry.org).

How to Give God All the Control

How to give God all control

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How do we give God control? This is a challenge that many Christians face on their spiritual journey. Are you a type A personality? I am. It’s a gift and a challenge rolled into one. If you’re not sure what a Type A personality is, I love Wikipedia’s definition: Ambitious, Strictly organized, Highly status-conscious, Sensitive, Honest, Impatient, Always trying to help others, Going beyond they can handle, others want people who are to the point, proactive and obsessed with time management. People with Type A personalities are often high-performing “workaholics” who multitask, push deadlines, and hate both delays and ambivalence. Sounds kinda good, right? The problem is that when you have that type of personality, it can be challenging to follow God. Luckily, God knows your heart and your weaknesses as well as your strengths! He wants you to trust him! Trust in the Lord with all your heart and do not lean on your own understanding. Acknowledge him in all your ways, and he will smooth your paths. Proverbs 3:5-6 (ESV) Will you give God control? Here are some tips on how to let go of control and truly surrender your life to God! #faith Click here to tweet

HOW DO WE GIVE GOD CONTROL?

It seems like a silly question, doesn’t it? Because when it comes down to it, God is in control. BUT we often try to assert our own control and resist or disobey Him. Here are some ways you can let go of that control and enrich your relationship with God.

TALK TO HIM.

God wants to spend time with you. Spend time talking to him. Speak openly and freely about everything. Let him know you’re having trouble letting go of control and invite him to help you.

READ THE BIBLE.

As you read the Scriptures, you come to know God. It only makes sense that the more you know someone, the more you get to know their character. It’s easier to trust God when we know Him!

LISTEN TO HIM.

The Lord speaks to us. However, it is important that we listen to what he has to say. God has been giving me some REALLY loud messages lately. Here is one such example of him speaking so clearly to me on the subject of control…

I went to the bookstore with a previously used gift card. I was sure the remaining balance on the gift card was around $17. There I was in the Christian section of the store. I recently read Not a Fan by Kyle Idleman, I was working on Beth Moore’s prayer service, Whispers of Hope, but I wanted another book that would encourage growth in my Christian walk.

So I stood there with two books in my hands. I read both book covers and was torn on which one to choose. I discussed and thought about it. Then I suddenly felt a strong urge to buy one.

I went to the checkout to buy the book. The cashier rang through…$17.31.

Then she scanned my gift card.

I literally saw her jaw drop.

The amount on the gift card was EXACTLY $17.31. She was floored and said she had never seen this before… EVER!

I knew in that moment that I had picked the right book. I knew God wanted me to read this book and he made me realize that I made the right choice.

The book is titled Let. It. Walk. by Karen Ehm.

It’s about “how to stop playing the show (letting go of control) and start walking in faith”.

Remember how I stated a few months ago that I’m all in with God? I’m still struggling to hand everything over to him. There are still little things I want to control.

In the first chapter of this book you have to take a test of control. I was so dissatisfied with my results that I wanted to take the test again. That alone tells me I need to read this book!

THANK HIM.

The Lord is so good. Even if you struggle with control, approach God with a grateful heart.

Show gratitude for everything he has done for you.

It’s easier to let go of control when you’re grateful for what someone has done for you. Even if it’s the little things you couldn’t control…thank him. For example, you can thank him for the rainy day because that means you can stay indoors and read instead of working in the garden.

ARE YOU FIGHTING TO LET GOD IN CONTROL?

God loves you and he wants to help you! Through the scriptures, prayer, a listening ear, and a grateful heart, you can overcome your need for control. As you surrender more, you will find peace and clarity about God’s will for your life. He promises!

Unless otherwise noted, scriptural quotations are from The Holy Bible, English Standard Version® (ESV®), Copyright © 2001 by Crossway, a publishing service of Good News Publishers. Used with permission. All rights reserved.

How to Let the Holy Spirit Lead Your Life

If you are a Christian, it is important that you know how to let the Holy Spirit guide your life.

Once you have accepted Christ as your Lord and Savior, amazing things have happened at the moment of your conversion. Here are just a few:

You have been forgiven for your sins. (“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our iniquities, according to the riches of his grace which he showered upon us in all wisdom and understanding.” – Ephesians 1:7-8)

. (“In him we have redemption through his blood, the forgiveness of our sins, according to the riches of his grace, which he lavished upon us in all wisdom and understanding.” – Ephesians 1:7-8) Your eternity in heaven was guaranteed. (“But our citizenship is in heaven, and from him we look to a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our humble body to be like his glorious body, by the power of even enabling him to have all things unto himself subdue.”—Philippians 3:20-21)

. (“But our citizenship is in heaven, and from him we look to a Savior, the Lord Jesus Christ, who will transform our humble body to be like his glorious body, by the power of even enabling him to have all things unto himself subdue.”—Philippians 3:20-21) They were justified or made righteous with Him. “Then know that it is those of faith who are the sons of Abraham. And the Scriptures, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel to Abraham, saying: ‘In you shall all nations be blessed. ‘ So they that are of faith shall be blessed together with Abraham, the man of faith.” (Galatians 3:7-9)

. “Then know that it is those of faith who are the sons of Abraham. And the Scriptures, foreseeing that God would justify the Gentiles by faith, preached the gospel to Abraham, saying: ‘In you shall all nations be blessed. ‘So shall they that are of faith be blessed together with Abraham, the man of faith.’ – Galatians 3:7-9) He keeps sanctifying you – working out the refinement process to make you like Him. (“Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you perfectly, and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:23)

. (“Now may the God of peace himself sanctify you perfectly, and may your whole spirit, soul, and body be kept blameless at the coming of our Lord Jesus Christ.” – 1 Thessalonians 5:23) The Holy Spirit also sealed you as a Deposit – He vouches for you and your salvation.

What does the Holy Spirit do?

As Ephesians 1:13 says, “In him (Christ), when you heard and believed in the word of truth, the gospel of your salvation, you also were sealed with the promised Holy Spirit, who is the guarantee of our inheritance until we possess it, to the praise of its glory.”

In 2 Corinthians 1:22, the apostle Paul teaches, “And it is God who establishes us with you in Christ, and who has anointed us, and who has also put his seal on us and given us his Spirit as a surety in our hearts. ”

When you become a believer, the Spirit of the Lord is put into your heart. He is your guarantee.

Let the Holy Spirit lead

But just because you’re filled with the Holy Spirit doesn’t mean you automatically live that way.

Each day you have a choice to walk by the Spirit—or by your own will. The Apostle Paul equates this life choice with walking. Do you follow the course of this world (Ephesians 2:2)? Or are you walking in a way worthy of the calling to which you have been called (Ephesians 4:1)?

In his letter to the Galatian church, Paul makes the responsibility of a believer abundantly clear: “But I say, walk in the Spirit, and you will not satisfy the lusts of the flesh” (Galatians 5:16) and “If we live according to the Spirit, let also keeping pace with the Spirit” (Galatians 5:25).

Every day you have a choice whether to follow the path of the world or where spirit leads you. (Here’s a freebie: They’re not the same path!)

If you want to be guided by the Holy Spirit and walk by the Spirit, it is a conscious decision you have to make every day. Pray for the Lord to fill you with His Spirit. Pray that you will walk in the spirit. Then be ready to obey!

Throughout the day, watch and listen for opportunities to obey the promptings of the Spirit. When you feel in your spirit what you must do (and it agrees with Scripture), then do it. It may not always seem convenient or easy, but obeying is important.

Obedience is the key to getting closer and closer with the Holy Spirit.

By choosing obedience when you feel His leading, you will walk in the Spirit—and He will lead your life. I have found that the more I pray, listen, and obey, the closer He is to me. Just like James 4:8, draw near to God and He will draw near to you.

As much as an independent, egocentric life is propagated today, this approach is just as worldly. An obedient, unselfish life is truly a Christian’s calling. This selfless life really involves less of yourself and more of Christ.

Instead of being difficult, this type of Christ-centered life brings joy and peace. And it’s refreshing, not burdensome. As Christ promised, “My yoke is easy, and my burden is light.”

It includes the power to do the seemingly impossible while God is working through you – in His power, not in your own.

As you allow the Holy Spirit to guide your life, you will notice the fruitage of the Spirit—the love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control you will never have in your own attempts. In doing so, you will reflect the beauty of a life devoted to and empowered by Him.

What has helped you let the Holy Ghost guide your life?

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