John
17:17 say’s “Your word is truth.” This is an extremely powerful statement.
Along with the fact that sanctification comes by truth. Many people
struggle to find truth and “reality.” Few people search for
sanctification. The truth can set us free. (John 8:32) If we love the
truth we can have salvation. (2 Thess. 2:9-13). The truth is also able to
shield us. (Psalm 91:4c) All men seek freedom, salvation, and protection. God’s
word is where it is found. Why would we seek for it anywhere else?
“But I discipline my body and bring it into subjection, lest, when I have preached to others, I myself should become disqualified” (1 Corinthians 9:27). It would be best if you worked on creating in your mind mental structures for success. A study was done where two basketball teams had to shoot free throws. One group went out and shot 100 free throws with something life 30% accuracy. The second group had sat for 30 minutes and visualized making a perfect free throw 100 times. That team went out and shot 100 free throws with 75% accuracy. What is the difference? The mental structure. You can do the same. Paul said, “I discipline my body, I seek to please God.” Just like Paul, we must get in our heads what we will do to be successful in Christ. Work to create Godly mental structures. ...
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