“For God did not give us a spirit of timidity (of cowardice, of craven and cringing and fawning fear), but [He has given us a spirit] of power and of love and of calm and well-balanced mind and discipline and self-control.” 2 Timothy 1:7 Amplified Bible
Maintaining a right perspective is important in life. A wrong perspective produces wrong actions, and a right perspective produces right actions. It is our responsibility as believers to look at every situation from God’s view. We do this by asking ourselves, “How does God view my life? How does God view this situation I am facing right now? What is the big picture?” Asking ourselves these questions will help us keep our minds sound so that we can make wise and sound decisions that we will be proud of later.
A sound mind is a mind that has a right perspective. It is a level-headed and well-balanced mind that sees things under the light of God’s truth. Jesus was able to respond properly in every situation He faced because He maintained a right perspective, and the great news is, we have the mind of Christ as born-again believers. Even amid all of the feelings and emotions that naturally come, peace and calm can come over you as a result of receiving the mind of Christ.
So often we wonder, “Why did I respond that way?”, “I could have handled that situation better.” Instead of beating yourself up over unwise decisions made, encourage yourself in the Lord. Remember, you are growing and are being conformed into the image of Jesus. As you continue, you will get to where receiving His mind and perspective on things will become second nature to you. You will become someone that no longer makes decisions based on how you feel in the heat of the moment. Soundness is God’s aim for you, and He will accomplish it within you by His grace and truth.
Prayer: Father, I pray that You give me a right perspective. Help me see every situation in my life from Your view. You have given to me a sound mind to enjoy in my everyday life, and I receive it now and thank You for it. In Jesus’ name, Amen.
I am thankful for these words of encouragement i have been stripped down for God to build back up again in the right order and sometimes i need reminding of who i am in Christ
Thank you for reminding us that God did not give us a spirit of fear. Having come from an abusive household growing up, I have struggled in this area for most of my life. I have seen 3 different messages on this in the last week. I know God is speaking to.me through them.
Thank you God for giving me a sound mind and the right perspective to see things in my life the way you see it. Give me the perspective to see how you see, so I won’t make the wrong decisions, In Jesus Name Amen 🙏🕇🕇🕇
Thamk u LORD for helping me to have a maintain right prespective with my grands and family members .This is what i needed to hear.Please contimue to Bless us each and everyday in Jesus name we pray. AMEN AMEN AMEN
Thank you God for help me to see everything around me and your view Thank you God and AMEN