A Matter Of The Heart...In Your Mind

  Sub-con-scious: 

1 adjective - existing in the mind but not immediately available to consciousness /a subconscious motive

2 noun - the mental activities just below the threshold of consciousness - that part of a person's mind which has ideas, feelings, etc., that the person is not aware of... 

When I was an elementary school student I remember hearing many of our teachers say that "an idle mind is the Devil's workshop"..... for many years I didn't really understand the meaning of that statement. Never-the-less, as I grew older I would encounter dreams that felt so real and sometimes frightening, while other times I'd have thoughts that  seemed to bring on anger and yet provide results that delivered an eerie satisfying relief.

On the other hand I've also had thoughts and dreams that were of a vial and wicked nature bringing with them a dual affect.

The one common denominator contained within each, is that they seemed to just spring up from nowhere...  I call those times; 

"The Suddenness's Of Life"

For instance, have you ever witnessed a friend or loved one having something that you desired for yourself but couldn't afford? All of a sudden you become overwhelmingly envious of that individual and begin to wish for evil to come against them? 

Have you ever dreamed or thought of causing harm to someone that you're around everyday; perhaps a co-worker, classmate, or family member? Ever have that feeling of invincibility and thought you could commit wicked acts against another person and feel that once it's done you'll be relieved? Then all of a sudden you question where that idea originated?

⁶ Eat thou not the bread of him that hath an evil eye, neither desire thou his dainty meats:
⁷ For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he: Eat and drink, saith he to thee; but his heart is not with thee. ⁸ The morsel which thou hast eaten shalt thou vomit up, and lose thy sweet words.  
Proverbs 23:6-8

The mind that lacks a measure of concentration on Christ will almost, always slip into the darkness of idleness...having an idle mind is equivalent to starting a car with the idea of going somewhere, but instead just letting it sit in the driveway with the engine running; that car is simply wasting precious gasoline and ultimately the car will go no place.... 

In the same manner, when we neglect to protect our heart with the word of God, our mind is left defenseless against the tricks and suggestions of Satan. The real problem here is that the believer becomes so vulnerable to the wiles of the Devil, he/she never realizes they even have these feelings and urges lodged deep within the recesses their soul. 

Only a continual washing by the water of the word of God can the modern day disciple avoid the pitfalls and snares laid down by a very cunning enemy. 

Psalm 119:11 states: "Thy word have I hid in mine heart, that I might not sin against thee..."

Knowing that the word of God is also recognized as "The Sword of the Spirit" we understand that even in our sleep we are more than able to combat spiritual wickedness in high places. 

"HOWEVER";

You must also apply preventive maintenance to your spirit-man by monitoring what you download into your thought process. Your mind is a computer that is fed data all day long, and the thoughts that you save to your mental hard drive will ultimately play out in your actions... actions which will be out of character for you.

"I will praise thee; for I am fearfully and wonderfully made: marvellous are thy works; and that my soul knoweth right well." Psalm 139:14 

In order to win the battles that rage in our minds we must ensure that our thoughts while awake are always on the precepts and commandments found in Gods' word; then will we not only learn and know His heart, but we will secure our hearts and become more like Jesus.

"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. ⁷ And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus. ⁸ Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things." Philippians 4:6-8 

Remember: Keeping your mind stayed on Jesus, will bring you into perfect peace with the Father...

Simply Put....

"It's A Matter Of The Heart...In Your Mind"