LET THIS MIND BE IN YOU Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus. Phil 2:5 The Bible says "Let this mind be in you, Which was also in Christ Jesus"; Christ's attitude, thoughts, and motives Are to be reflected fully in us. By beholding Him we become changed Into His likeness so pure and sweet, But Satan would have us believe That this is an impossible feat. He'd do everything to distract us, To get us busy with mundane things That we'd have no time in the world To spend with the King of kings. He'd whisper softly in our ears Presenting to us a valid excuse To watch TV - why, there's nothing Wrong with watching the news? The trouble is, the station is anchored With people with the gift of gab That before we know it, we've wasted Precious time that can't be made up. Not only that, much of the news contents Are sad, depressing, and gross; They do not uplift or give peace or joy But leave us depressed and morose. He'd surround us with interesting books We can't help but read from cover to cover, And before we realize it, time is spent Not in reading the Word of our Father. The music we listen to affects our minds, The world's music is perverse and cheap; It demoralizes and produces a baleful Harvest we do not want or care to reap. God's music is not a funeral dirge It is cheerful, happy, and uplifting; It encourages and gives joy and hope To His people as they wait for their King. We grow in grace and knowledge of Our Lord and Saviour Jesus Christ By feeding our minds the kind of food That's guaranteed to nourish and satisfy. Yes, the Bible says "Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus"; This would surely happen if quality time With the Lord is the choice made by us. Copyrighted © Lydia Haga 2004 Related topic: The Frontal Lobe and Spirituality     Christ in Me Midi