Examples Of Renewal Of Your Mind

This article talks about Cognitive-Behavior therapy and using prayer and scripture appropriately, how to approach using biblical/ Christian values in therapy. The journal also talks about an historical overview of behavioral therapy, throughout the years. The commentary discusses the two component of mindfulness, in which the first component engages self-guidance concentration and the second component engages implementing a meticulous direction that is distinguish by interest. He discusses the eight main features of the Christian approach to

Ferrin’s process of inductive Bible study takes on a relational approach that consists of three essential parts or phases titled Foundation, Framing, and Finish Work. The structured methods encompass studying a book of the Bible and internalizing it rather than just memorizing the words (p. 3). The author diligently explains how that through the devoted application of all phases individuals and group Bible study participants are sure to “fall in love with God’s Word” (p. 3). Ferrin presents and or describes Scripture internalization as taking in the truth and then applying it to everyday life or living. Ferrin pointed out that the benefits of understanding biblical messages book by book include the Living Word of God becoming a reality within persons that grow more enjoyable and rewarding as time comes and goes.

‘Thou shalt love the Lord thy God with all thy heart, with all thy soul, with all thy mind, and with all thy strength. The second is like unto it. Thou shalt love thy neighbor as thyself. On these two precepts hang all the law and the prophets’ (Mathew 22.37, 38, 39, 40). ‘By this all men know that they are my disciples, if ye have love one to another’ (John 13.35) …’He who loveth God loveth his brother also’ (1 John 4.21) …’If any man say, I love God, and hateth his brother, he is a liar’ (1 John 4.20) …The first thing that takes our attention is the saying of Jesus, ‘Thou shalt love,’ etc. (501-2)

The devotional for this week is a reminder for me that the old man, the old nature, is still with me and if he goes unchecked, he will rise up and flex his old muscles. Our flesh, sinful nature, must be kept on lock down or when it gets out, evil is on its agenda. We see that early in the Book of Genesis how one brother got so angry he killed his brother.

President Uchtdorf said, “The great miracle of the Restoration was not just that it corrected false ideas and corrupt doctrines—though it certainly did that—but that it flung open the curtains of heaven and initiated a steady downpour of new light and knowledge that has continued to this day.” The miracle of personal revelation is indeed one of the sweetest blessings of the Gospel; and as such, obtaining it must naturally be predicated upon obedience to key commandments. Through scriptural accounts as well as by the mouth of prophets, Jesus Christ has established a pattern of commandment-keeping that allows us to receive truth and direction from Heavenly Father. I believe that pattern is as follows: 1) Prepare your heart and mind, 2) Study diligently, 3) Ask of God, 4) Listen to the Holy Ghost, and 5) Act.

3) Additionally, Holmes suggested that the following statement be reaffirmed as a mental tonic: “I am strong and free through the Action of God in me. I am well and successful in everything I do.” Although we repeat such affirmations as often as necessary, it is not to be insistent or persistent, but rather to be mentally and emotionally consistent throughout the day. And while eschewing a foolish consistency of resistance and persistence, it is nevertheless wise to be consistent in our affirmation of Truth. As a rule, it is by means of mindful repetition and reaffirmation that one aligns their consciousness with that which they affirm to be true. Consequently, one's single-minded devotion to Truth can reorient the direction of their life.

For the first time I discovered the Bible… I had often preached. I had seen a great deal of the Church. And talked and preached about it, but I had not yet become a Christian… I know that at that time I turned the doctrine of Jesus Christ into something of personal advantage for myself… Also I had never prayed, or prayed very little. Then the Bible, in particular the Sermon on the Mount freed me from that. Since then everything has changed. (Metaxas 2010, 123).

Studying scripture in smaller sections and relating that to our world might be more effective than trying to do it all at

Perhaps the lesson given the most support throughout the course of this semester is the healthy church is a church whose members are devoted to prayer.1 Powerful

Once we have access through the helmet of salvation then we receive the sword of the Spirit. The writer of Hebrews says, “For the word of God is living and powerful, and sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing even to the division of soul and spirit, and of joints and marrow, and is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart” (Hebrews 4:12). God’s word is the only guideline for instruction in righteousness, Paul instructed Timothy that “All Scripture is given by inspiration of God, and is profitable for doctrine, for reproof, for correction, for instruction in righteousness,…” (2 Timothy 3:16). Listed in this verse are the primary areas for our growth in the knowledge of God.

This Sunday the reoccurring message was “Growth through Adversity”. I treated the mediation as an after church devotion to help clear my mind and get my ready for the school week. My goal for the day through mediation was to digest the message from church and clear my mind from the last eek. Ultimately, I was able to mediate and focus on the clearing of my mind and optimism for the next week of school ahead of me. (Journal Feb 5th).” Like Augustine said, “ how we think, how we remember, and how we love “ will show of true connection with Union with God. So, we must digest the information we receive through sermons and scriptures and use it to analyze God and grow a deeper connection with him.

Lately since I have left for college in June, I have struggled to keep up spiritually. Even back home I wasn’t the best at having a healthy spiritual wellness. I feel like I need to catch back up and have something to lean on when I feel down or stressed. It will keep me positive in difficult situations. Some barriers I think will get in my way would be forgetfulness. With being an athlete and having a busy schedule, it’s really easy to just lie down and go to sleep right away. I also have a T.V. in my room that may cause a distraction before going to sleep. I just need to keep God in mind before I go to

As assigned in the book, the task for day one was to “ask God to meet you in Scripture” (p183). Usually, before I do my devotions, I pray and ask God to speak to me through His word. On the

I’d like to state the most obvious observation that I’ve made about spiritual formation; that is that I will always need to be seeking for ways to nurture my personal spirituality throughout my life. I know that to most people this may sound like a “duh” statement, but for me it has truly become a reality and one that I must admit I have been struggling to embrace. I was brought up in a church that, like most traditional churches, stayed happy living in the “comfort zone” of their Christianity. They took everything that the Bible said at face value without digging in to find out why they believed what they believed. I had never been challenged to look deeper into the text. In the past few years I have felt the need to tunnel out of this

There is no substitute for a steady diet of the things of God to mature you and insulate you against the deceptive tactics of the false religionists. More about that in a moment!))