YOUR MIND MATTERS

Dayspring Church Online

YOUR MIND MATTERS Series: Breath Easy – Week #2 Pastor Nestor Flores August 13, 2023 “Brothers and sisters, do not be children in your thinking; yet in evil be infants, but in your thinking be mature.” 1 Corinthians 14:20 (NASB) TO CULTIVATE YOUR MIND… 1. Control The Access Of Your Mind “So, prepare your minds for action and exercise self-control” 1 Peter 1:13 (NLT) “We break down every thought and proud thing that puts itself up against the wisdom of God. We take hold of every thought and make it obey Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:5 (NLV) Four Things That Can Fill Our Mind… • Trash “I want you to be wise in doing right and to stay innocent of any wrong.” Romans 16:19 (NLT) “I will refuse to look at anything vile and vulgar.” Psalm 101:3 (NLT) • Leisure “All things are lawful for me, but not all things are helpful; all things are lawful for me, but not all things edify.” 1 Cor. 10:23 (NKJV) • Brain Food “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Philippians 4:8 (NIV) • God’s Word “This Book of the Law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will achieve success.” Joshua 1:8 (NASB) 2. Develop A Leaning Attitude “To acquire wisdom is to love yourself; people who cherish understanding will prosper.” Proverbs 19:8 (NLT) 3 Essential Attitudes • An Attitude of Openness “Intelligent people are always ready to learn. Their ears are open for knowledge.” Proverbs 18:15 (NLT) • An Attitude of Humility “Pride leads to disgrace, but with humility comes wisdom.” Proverbs 11:2 (NLT) • An Attitude of Enthusiasm “Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord…” Colossians 3:23 (NIV) 3. Feed Your Mind “So be careful how you live. Don’t live like fools, but like those who are wise. 16 Make the most of every opportunity in these evil days.” Ephesians 5:15-16 (NLT) • Make Time To Think • Make Time To Read • Spend Time To Be With Wise People • Ask Good Questions “Though good advice lies deep within the heart, a person with understanding will draw it out.” Proverbs 20:5 (NLT)