Mental Closet

 

    If you want the truth about life and eternity, then you will find your answers in the Bible.  There are several versions and multiple languages.  If you want one, then you will be able to get one easily in most places.  You have access to the truth.  

    Your mental closet is where you store the truth.  You organize where you can understand and apply it in your life, find comfort, or wisdom as you need it.  You do not have to memorize every word of every chapter in all 66 books that are contained in the Bible.  You learn it and dig deeper to find the true meaning and value.  Your mind will remember what it needs to, but it is always good to memorize some verses.  When you do you are meditating on God's Word.

    A good reason to retain God's Word is that it will change your self talk.  Your mind will recognize your worth.  Your mind will respond to God's Word in a healthy way.  Your mental closet will find amazement, curiosity, astonishment, and more.  Jesus' Words are gracious, kind, and fit every situation.  That is why the Bible speaks to the soul.  When you read it your mind and soul align.

    The truth hold authority.  Authority can come across harsh at time, but it is actually gracious as it holds power.  It can make you uncomfortable as it confronts your sin, but that is gracious because you can face it now and repent.  

    Never allow negative words into your mental closet.  It only hurts your soul and fills it with useless clutter.  Clutter keeps you from getting what you need.  The truth gets lost in the clutter.  When life feels confusing take the time to clean out your mental closet.  Don't let the mess get out of control.  It is much harder to deal with.  However, if you allow Jesus to come in and clean out anything that is unnecessary, then the work is cut down in a big way.

    God's truth will set you free.  Do not be a prisoner in your own mind by incorrect perspective, opinions, feelings, or choosing a sinful lifestyle.  It makes you a prisoner because you devalue God's creation: YOU.  

    No one has the same struggles, but everyone struggles. If you catch yourself allowing negative words into your vocabulary, then stop and pray to God for forgiveness.  Don't allow Satan's lies to make a home in your beautiful mental closet.  Paint your closet with grace and truth.  If you label yourself, then you are limiting yourself.  Instead see yourself as God's workmanship.  You hold value.

Genesis 11:5-7, Proverbs 3:1-4, 8:1-11, 12:17-19, Luke 4:22, John 1:14-18, 8:31-32, & 1 Peter 2:5-6