Where’s Your Sound Mind?
/But first, let's consider the distracted one. You know - the mind that can't function properly because it's scattered in so many directions. Any sisters out there? Answer this quiz to discover where YOU land on the Distracted Mind Scale.
Have you ever:
walked into a room to get something, forgetting what it was?
while dialing the phone, forgot who you were calling?
put something in a special place so you'd remember where it was, then forgot where you put it?
in the midst of a conversation, forgot what you were talking about?
When I poll women at Frazzled Female events about their mental stability, it's always in the context of being stretched to the max mentally, emotionally, and physically.
Truth is, nerves are sensitive and easily stirred by outside stimuli. Today's busy woman has so many thoughts, plans, and commitments that her mind's in a world of confusion.
But, there's hope! Since every believer has the Mind of Christ (1 Corinthians 2:16), each of us has a sound mind. . . we just have to locate it.
Now, WHERE did I place that SOUND MIND OF MINE????
"For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind." (2 Timothy 1:7)
Now that's straight up declaration from God's Word assuring us that His stability lives inside of us. Our part is to stir it up by remembering who we are in Christ, then moving about our day in that reality. What works for me is to attack the day head-on, before my duties begin, by getting alone with my Father.
I remember making that commitment as a young mother. At the end of the day I was too tired and distracted to even think, so I got up at 4:30 AM to have my worship time. This was before getting my children to school, and myself to the classroom where I taught.
My heart is still stirred by the "sweet response of my Lord" as I fell asleep each morning reading my Bible. . .
"I don't care that you fell asleep; I'm just glad you came".
My friend, God knows your schedule and He knows your heart. Remembering WHO you are in Christ, and taking the time to love Him and be with Him . . . will help you keep your sanity.
So the next time your mind wanders off and forgets to come back, remember it's only temporary. You have the SOUND MIND OF CHRIST living within you!
Dear Jesus, I accept Your Truth that I do have a SOUND MIIND – YOUR MIND, living inside of me. Help me to locate it, when I lose it. Help me to remember that You, Yourself are praying for me to keep my soundness and my one-ness in YOU. I love You Jesus. I rely on You as I move forward as Your daughter this day.
“I have given them the glory You gave me, so they may be ONE as We are ONE.”
(John 17:22 NLT)
