The Power of Biblical MeditationНамуна

Owning Your Thought Realm

Your thought realm is a vast field of activity. Thoughts arise from your body, your memories, your environment, spiritual influences, and the Holy Spirit Himself. Every day, you choose which ones to meditate on and which ones to shun.

Romans 12:2 reminds us that transformation begins with the renewing of your mind. When you allow the Holy Spirit to guide your thinking, you’ll find peace and clarity. But when your unrenewed mind rules, it easily entertains worry, temptation, and confusion.

The renewed mind delights in what is good, pure, and lovely (Philippians 4:8). It’s drawn to truth and righteousness through God's word. The unrenewed mind feeds on worldly ideas and old habits. The former leads to godly convictions, and the latter leads to misappropriated faith, which brings fear, doubt, anxiety, worry, etc.

You have the power to decide what stays in your consciousness; what stays in your consciousness determines the direction of your life. Every thought is a seed that needs your attention to grow. Choose the right seed, the power is in your hands. Any thought or imagination that is not consistent with what the Word of God says about you should be cast down.

As you begin owning your thought realm, you’ll notice how your emotional life stabilizes and your faith grows stronger.

Bible Reading: Romans 12:2; Romans 8:6; 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

Reflection Question: Are you allowing your environment or emotions to dictate your thoughts, or are you intentionally renewing your mind with the truth of God's word?