Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ. —
2 Corinthians 10:5
It is said that thoughts are the seedlings of realities. What you predominantly think about becomes your reality. Our thoughts determine our actions, our actions determine our habits and our habits determine our destiny. This is why our minds are the battle ground of our fight with the force of darkness.2 Corinthians 10:5
The Scriptures urge us to cast down imaginations or thoughts that are variant with the word of God out of our mind. To live victoriously, every thought that originates from the devil must be immediately cast out of your mind. The command to “cast down” indicates the fact that you have the ability to decide what thoughts stay in your mind and what thoughts you cast out of your mind. God has given you the power to control the kind of thoughts you allow to stay in your mind.
The question is how to discern which thoughts originate from God and which ones from the devil. Generally, thoughts that originate from God are true, honest, pure, just, and lovely. They are thoughts that reflect God’s nature and are in harmony with His will. Thoughts that originate from the devil are false, hypocritical, filthy and self-centred. They reflect the devil’s character and bring out the worst in us.
Let us maintain a high level of awareness and keep a perpetual watch over our minds. We must not entertain negative or evil thoughts in our mind. Your success, prosperity, peace, and your destiny depend on the quality of your thoughts.
Prayer:
Father, help me develop the discipline of keeping watch over my mind. Help me meditate day and night on your word.Scriptural Reading:
2 Corinthians 10:1-6
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