The War in Your Mind
By Pastor Kelsey Smith
What lies does the Devil tell me?
The battle of your life is always won or lost in your mind.
But sometimes, we are unaware that a war is even happening.
And how can we love the Lord our God with all of our heart, soul MIND and strength, when our mind is so consumed with the lies of the enemey?
Why are we so consumed with worry, anxiety, fear, self-doubt?
15 I do not understand what I do. For what I want to do I do not do, but what I hate I do. 16 And if I do what I do not want to do, I agree that the law is good.17 As it is, it is no longer I myself who do it, but it is sin living in me. 18 For I know that good itself does not dwell in me, that is, in my sinful nature.[a] For I have the desire to do what is good, but I cannot carry it out. 19 For I do not do the good I want to do, but the evil I do not want to do—this I keep on doing. 20 Now if I do what I do not want to do, it is no longer I who do it, but it is sin living in me that does it. —Romans 7:15-20
Now see the comparison in
I know what it is to be in need, and I know what it is to have plenty. I have learned the secret of being content in any and every situation, whether well fed or hungry, whether living in plenty or in want. —Phil 4:12
3 For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does.4 The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish
. 5 We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ. —2 Cor 10:3-5
3. Acknowledge the
What lies have you believed and what ruts are you running in
2. Destroy the stronghold with the
“If Satan’s primary weapon is lies, the our greatest counter weapon is the truth of God’s word”
Sword of truth is our ONLY offensive weapon… everything else we PUT on
For our struggle is not against flesh and blood, but against the rulers, against the authorities, against the powers of this dark world and against the spiritual forces of evil in the heavenly realms. 13 Therefore put on the full armor of God, so that when the day of evil comes, you may be able to stand your ground, and after you have done everything, to stand. 14 Stand firm then, with the belt of truth buckled around your waist, with the breastplate of righteousness in place, 15 and with your feet fitted with the readiness that comes from the gospel of peace. 16 In addition to all this, take up the shield of faith, with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one.17 Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. —Ephesians 6:12-17
One who is wise can go up against the city of the mighty
and pull down thein which they trust. —Prov 21:22
3. Renew your thinking
Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. —Romans 12:2
Two are better than one, because they have a good return for their labor: 10 If either of them falls down, one can help the other up. But pity anyone who falls and has no one to help them up. —Ecclesiastes 4:9-10
4 Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! 5 Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. 6 Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. 7 And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus —Phil 4:4-7
Who you are today is a result of your thoughts in the past but the BEST NEWS? Who you become in the future will reflect what you think about today.