Zone Out: Part II

You know, in my studies for ways to conquer, “the wandering mind” I came across so many things that made logical sense but no held no true spiritual aptitude when it came to the life of a true believer. I couldn’t believe some of the cross-doctrinal messages that were out there. The Christian response to in learning how to zone the world out in order to focus in on God, has already been given. The Bible says, “Therefore do not let sin reign in your mortal body, that you should obey it in its lusts” (Romans 6:12). Now is it a sin for your mind to wander from time to time? No. However, you must be mindful of the things your flesh may do or cling to, as an effort to deter your attention and focus from God. Temptation is a deceptive distraction, created to keep us from receiving the truth of God. One of our most creative and persistent tempters is our own flesh. Matthew 26:41 tells us, “…the spirit indeed is willing, but the flesh is weak.” The flesh is the part of us that resists our transformation into the new person in Christ. Romans 13:14 says, "But put on the Lord Jesus Christ, and make no provision for the flesh, to fulfill its lusts." If we make just a small provision for the lust, it will rule over our body. If we don't make the provision, sin is less likely to occur. Offset these provisions, by outright replacing them with Godly actions and habits. Replace your prime-time television special with prayer time and studying. This way, your mind will be less likely to wander on the show you just watched when you’re trying to pray or study. Continue to deny your fleshly desires and replace them with Christ-centered actions and habits. If you mess up, get back up and start it again. Pray for strength and wisdom and never underestimate the power over the flesh God has already given you. “For Greater is He that is in me, than he that is in the world” (1 John 4:4). Be blessed~