Controlling Your Thoughts

“Therefore if you have been raised up with Christ, keep seeking the things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God. Set your mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth.” Colossians 3:1-2
   
The computer age is here to stay and, along with it, a new dictionary of technological terms. One that we should be familiar with by now is software which is the operational basis for all computer systems. Impressive computer hardware is displayed in ads and on desks; but it is the compact, hidden software that makes the system functional.

In a sense a person receives an entirely new software package when he receives Christ as Savior, Lord, and Life. He is taken out of Adam (his old way of living) and placed into Christ (his new way of living). Through the indwelling Holy Spirit, he now has “the mind of the Lord” (1 Cor. 2:16) which allows him to align his thoughts with those of Christ and to view life from God’s perspective.                               

Such thoughts do not automatically register, however. Our old software package of selfishly oriented, independent thinking as made deep inroads into our personalities. We are presented daily with the mindset of a godless world and the darts of our constant adversary, the devil.

Experiencing the benefits of our new nature and our new mind is dependent upon the daily introduction of spiritual programming provided by the Father for our new life in Christ.

“...but be transformed by the renewing of your mind...” Romans 12:2