Change the Language of Your Mind
Think on these things:

Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things. Philippians 4:8

The Mind (Biblical anthropology)

• Matthew 22:37 “Jesus said to him, “‘You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, and with all your mind.’”
• heart – <Gk> kardia = (figuratively) the thoughts or feelings (mind)
• soul – <Gk> psucheô = the breath of life, the vital force which animates the body
• mind – <Gk> dianoia = channel of deep thought, imagination, mind, understanding

II Corinthians 10:5b

• NKJ “. . . bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ”
• NLT “We capture their rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ.”

ANTs (Automatic Negative Thoughts)

The Blessings of A Clean Slate
I Corinthians 1:26-31

I Corinthians 1:30

• NKJ - “But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption”
• Msg - “…a clean slate and a fresh start come from God by way of Jesus Christ.”

A Clean Slate ~ A New Life

“Just as Christ was raised from the dead by the power of the Father, we can also live a new life.” Romans 6:4 NCV

Luke 5:32

• NKJ - “I have not come to call the righteous, but sinners, to repentance.”
• Msg - “I’m here inviting outsiders, not insiders — an invitation to a changed life.”

The Blessing

• What Changes When God Gives A Clean Slate?
  • I get a new clarity about life
  • I get a new confidence about my future
  • I get a new connection to God

Appearance ~ Acquisitions ~ Achievements

A new clarity about life

• “I am the Light of the world. So if you follow me, you won’t be stumbling through the darkness, for living light will flood your path.” John 8:12 LB
• “When you get your inside world—your mind and heart—put right, then you can see God in the outside world.” Matthew 5:8 Msg
• “One day we will see everything with perfect clarity. Then we will know everything completely, just as God knows us now.” I Corinthians 13:12 NLT
• “Whoever accepts and trusts God’s Son gets in on everything, life complete and forever! (But) the person who avoids and distrusts God’s Son is in the dark and doesn’t see life.” John 3:36a Msg

A confidence about the future

• “There is no condemnation for those who belong to Christ.” Romans 8:1 NLT
  • Romans 8:28
  • Philippians 4:13
  • I Peter 1:3-4
  • Romans 6:4

A new connection To God

• “Now we can rejoice in our wonderful new relationship with God—all because of what our Lord Jesus Christ has done for us in making us friends of God.” Romans 5:11 NLT
  • Colossians 3:11
  • Ephesians 3:16-19
• “Open your eyes and see how good God is! Blessed are you who run to him.” Psalm 34:8 Msg

"Fellowship of the Unashamed"
Bob Moorehead – a Doxology

I am part of the "Fellowship of the Unashamed."

I have Holy Spirit power. The die has been cast. I've stepped over the line. The decision has been made. I am a disciple of His.

I won't look back, let up, slow down, back away, or be still.

My past is redeemed, my present makes sense, and my future is secure.

I am finished and done with low living, sight walking, small planning, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tame visions, mundane talking, chintzy giving, and dwarfed goals!

I no longer need preeminence, prosperity, position, promotions, plaudits, or popularity.

I don't have to be right, first, tops, recognized, praised, regarded, or rewarded.

I now live by presence, learn by faith, love by patience, live by prayer, and labor by power.

My face is set, my gait is fast, my goal is heaven, my road is narrow, my way is rough, my companions few, my guide reliable, my mission clear.

I cannot be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, turned back, diluted, or delayed.

I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence of adversity, negotiate at the table of the enemy, ponder at the pool of popularity, or meander in the maze of mediocrity.

I won't give up, shut up, let go, or slow up until I've preached up, prayed up, paid up, stored up, and stayed up for the cause of Christ.

I am a disciple of Jesus.

I must go till He comes, give till I drop, preach till all know, and work till He stops.

And when He comes to get His own, He'll have no problems recognizing me. My colors will be clear.

A Clean Slate
John 20:19-23

Resurrection - The Central Theme

• I Corinthians 15:17
  • “And if Christ is not risen, your faith is futile; you are still in your sins!”
• The hinge of history!

I Corinthians 1:30

• NKJ “But of Him you are in Christ Jesus, who became for us wisdom from God—and righteousness and sanctification and redemption”
• Msg “…a clean slate and a fresh start come from God by way of Jesus Christ.”

Iraq’s Yusef Kazim quote