My faith and trust in the Lord is being tested by trials of pain
and sorrow because of an inner turmoil that seems to be
taking control of the person I love most. His battle with
physical pain is defeating his mindset of the peace that
Christ already gave him. I know the pain is very real, it’s
driving him to hear the voice of the enemy even stronger. He
is driven to find solutions in false security. I can see the
cycle of destruction going around and around with what
seems to be no end in sight. But, I keep hanging on with
diligence and faith that God will bring this to an end. I know
there is a good ending to this because I have been praying
in the will of God that He will fight this battle and once again
bring order back into our lives as He has already promised.
But, it’s the waiting that’s hard and that’s where my true faith
comes in. If you’re fighting a battle that seems lost already,
have you given it to God? Praise Him in all situations.
The reason people are at risk to defeat is because their
mind and heart are no longer connected on God for their
victory. I’m sure you’ve heard that the mind is the battlefield.
Once Satan enters into this playing field, he can take over
your thoughts which are not the same thoughts that God
wants you to have.
It only makes sense that Satan does not and can not live in
a man’s heart if he has been truly saved. This is where
Christ resides through the Holy Spirit. When Christ enters in
to a person’s heart, then it takes a lot of conscious effort to
keep Him there. The Bible says that the heart is naturally
corrupt. That is why when God gives us a new heart, it’s by
His act of grace and mercy. It’s nothing any one can do, it’s
humanly impossible to save yourself. Our salvation comes
from God Almighty alone, it’s not achieved by acts of good
works…or good thoughts for that matter. God’s Word says
our minds are naturally corrupt as well. It’s man’s sin nature
from the beginning of Adam’s fall in the garden. Now we all
have it but can be freed from death by Christ alone. But it
takes a head and heart connection in order to be successful
in our fight against Satan. He doesn’t want to see us free.
That’s just one less soul he’ll have to keep him company
when God’s final judgement casts him into eternal hell.
“For out of the heart come evil thoughts (reasonings and
disputings and designs) such as murder, adultery, sexual
vice, theft, false witnessing, slander, and irreverent speech.”
Mt. 15:19 (Amplified)
But this is where the battle begins. Satan is a liar and once
he enters into a person’s thoughts, your mind will be
disconnected from your heart, even though a person may
have accepted Christ. The Bible says our Christian walk is a
very real battle with the powers and principalities of demon
forces. God has given us armor for protection, but if we don’t
use it, the enemy can defeat our victorious walk. Our minds
are the basis of keeping God in our hearts. One very
important piece of armor is the helmet of salvation. We must
protect our minds with thoughts of Christ. (Eph. 6:17) Of
course Satan wants your thoughts as far away from Christ
as possible. That gives him the power over you.
That is why the apostle Paul penned these words:
“And be constantly renewed in the spirit of your mind (having
a fresh mental and spiritual attitude.” Eph. 4:23 (Amplified)
It must be done “constantly” in order to defeat what the
enemy is saying to us about certain things, whether it’s our
finances, health, our salvation, or situations that seems to
be destroying us. It all begins with our minds. If we let these
defeating thoughts take over, we will then eventually lose the
battle for true happiness and Satan has won.
I have made the utmost effort in my own life to preserve my
spiritual happiness by what I think about. God’s Word tells
us that as the mind thinks, the heart will follow. Don’t let it be
of wickedness.
“For the rest, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is worthy
of reverence and is honorable and seemly, whatever is just,
whatever is pure, whatever is lovely and loveable, whatever
is kind and winsome and gracious, if there is any virtue and
excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think on and
weigh and take account of these things (fix your minds on
them.)” Phil. 4:8 (Amplified)
Virtue is what God is, virtue is worthy of praise because
praise is what keeps Satan away. Satan can not stay where
there is praise. So, it’s very important that no matter what the
circumstances may look like, we must think on praising God
in order to retain His peace that lives in our hearts. To
remain fixed on everything good that God has already
promised is the key factor to remaining in the happiness
that Christ died to give us. Think about that!
When you know the promises of God, it gets easier to go
into battle with Satan, but for those who are spiritually
immature, the fight will not go even two rounds. It’s a shame
to see these people lose their battles and lose them swiftly
because they can’t understand the concept of their faith and
how it can be used against the enemy. Their battles
become yours as well. It’s a constant spiritual conflict
between good and evil. But, as I remain constant in my walk
to retain the peace that Christ has given me, I know I will
over come the attacks on my own spiritual well being. I know
that I am covered in the blood and can not be touched, but it
sure does make for some hellish days on earth. Christ did
say it would not be easy. I have to stand firm! Are you ready
to do the same?
If you or someone you know are going through a
disconnection of heart and mind, just remember that Christ
has already defeated the enemy, don’t become threatened
by his scare tactics and surrender. Just know that Christ
knows your hurts and feels your pain and if you truly want
His victory, think about God’s virtue. Turn over all thoughts of
negative devices to Him and let His love, which lives in your
heart reach up and reconnect with your mind. It really is
mind over matter.
In order to do this, you must let God’s Word speak to you.
God gives us people who can speak to us through His
infinite wisdom. Let down your prideful nature and ask for
help from someone who understands. Christ is always
standing at the ready, but you must be willing to listen. Don’t
shut others out if you’re experiencing inner turmoil. Get
reconnected! This is true happiness in the spirit. Be
stronger than Satan’s tactics and attacks.
Let Christ be your first thought in the morning and the last
one at night for true peace and happiness.
Vivian Gordon writes articles pertaining to God’s
instructions and the examples He has given us in order
to grow on this Christian walk with Him. She hopes that
they can inspire the Christian to grow spiritualy and
maturely in their lives.
