A Healthy Mind
The mind is a major battlefield for attacks against us from the enemy. When we become children of God, we are urged to renew our minds by changing the way we think. (Romans 12:2) As such, our perspective changes from seeing things the way the world sees them to having an eternal perspective.
The world’s way of thinking is based on deductive reasoning which relates to making decisions based on known facts. Faith requires believing in what we cannot see and trusting that God is who is says he is and can do what his word says. And then by believing in the power of God, we will see the tangible manifestations of his power.
Paul also warns us to focus on what is pure, honourable, lovely, commendable and worthy of praise. (Philippians 4:16) Being intentionally positive and grateful produces hormones which are good for our mental health. It is draining to sit around and talk about negative things and rehearse sad stories about the world. These behaviours and habits are emotionally draining and toxic.
We very often attract the things that we think about repeatedly and some exaggerated fears become a reality because of our own self fulfilling prophecies. Let us pray and cover our minds and daily wear the helmet of salvation to protect our thoughts. (Ephesians 6:17)
A.P.-Y.
Published by Anneta Pinto-Young
I am a trained Social Worker who currently provides professional leadership on a programme to support Social Work students and Newly Qualified Social Workers entering the Social Work Profession.
Born and raised in Jamaica in a Christian family where my father is an ordained Pastor and Deacon who has served for over 50 years in the ministry. My father is also a trained musician and our family can be described as a musical family. I grew up in a small farming community in St. Peter’s, St. Andrew and my parents also have a small farm.
I credit my gift of writing to my father who I watched and listened to over the years as he wrote sermons, poems and other recitals in his capacity in ministry. English has always been an easy subject for me and over the years I have developed an increased interest in writing.
I am a Trainer, I sing and have a passion for worship, the spoken word and the free flow of the prophetic anointing. I am married to my best friend Andrew Christopher Young who is an advanced Musician and whose music you can find on YouTube and Facebook. I am a trained Coach and Mentor and I love experimenting with food so I love cooking. I enjoy trying cultural dishes from across the world and I view food as an entry into cultures and languages.
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Published
September 1, 2020
