At different times in my life I struggled with depression on and off.  In growing deeper in my relationship with Christ I discovered the secret to pressing on and pushing through those challenging times.  It all comes down to my mindset.  Now I am the first person to tell you, I cannot just snap my fingers and say, “ok, just think positive thoughts” and I immediately have a brand new attitude.  Nope, it doesn’t work that way for me.  If it works that way for you, then praise God!  Really Praise God!!  What I’ve discovered over the years is that it’s a day-to-day process for me.  I realized that whatever goes in must come out.  For example, when I listen to certain types of music consistently, I start developing an attitude or mindset of what I’m hearing.  When I listen to Christian music I’m more positive and uplifting or when I listen to Pink the pop-rock star, my husband better watch out because I’m in charge and don’t mess with me.  LOL!!

But in all sincerity my perspective on life is completely different depending on what I’m focusing on and that is why it is so very important to stay in the word and meditate and pray on scripture.  The verse I’ve been reading this morning is Romans 8:6 “The mind of sinful man is death, but the mind controlled by the spirit is life and peace”.  I don’t know about you, but for me I want Life and Peace, not death or in other words negativity, hostile, depressed or a hopeless mind.

So I would like to challenge you today to take a look at what you’re putting in your mind in all different areas…reading, listening, and speaking.  Could you use a positive mindset and peace in your life today?  If so, what are you going to do to make sure your mind is controlled by the spirit?