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Sharpening The Mind
Ecclesiastes 7:25 'So I turned my mind to understand, to investigate and to search out wisdom and the scheme of things and to understand…'(NIV)
 We live in a world that seems to want to weaken our faith. It's important for us to keep ourselves inspired by, for example, keeping our minds fresh and alive. Having a healthy mind is vital to walking in God's favour and protection. Our minds process what our hearts are learning about God and his ways. In our minds we make the decisions that shape our future. That's why so much of today's pop-culture seems intent on dulling our thinking processes, or making us mentally lazy so that we accept what we're told and give up independent thought. To keep our minds fresh and sharp, we must establish among other things the discipline of reading. We should all read often and widely, drawing from many sources. We should read for style and for substance. Some things we read will inform us, others will entertain and stimulate us with their style. Now and again, we'll find material that does both. We should expose ourselves to fresh experiences, developing interests outside of our normal routines. That way, we learn to appreciate aspects of God's creation, and of our own abilities, that we'd not seen before. Above all, we should read the Bible - often. Reading from different translations helps to keep the wonder of God's awesome book alive for us.
Prayer: 'Lord, I want to keep my mind sharp and alert. Help me to establish the disciplines that will keep me from thinking in a rut!'
© 2003-2004 Mal Fletcher
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Mal visited our Church today. I wanted to meet him, but I was working the camera. I'm a 16yr old Christian writer & currently some of my work is in the youth version of "Everyday with Jesus".
Please check out my blog www.ryanlanewriter.com.
Ryan Lane, United Kingdom
Mal, just to say thanks for what you brought to ALC recently. It was great to hear your perspective on our culture. I love that you are here in Europe; you're a much needed voice & a great inspiration.
Owen, UK
Dear Mal, please post me youth resource material. I'm a youth worker in the community & in schools as a volunteer. Thanks & God bless you!
willie de klerk, South Africa
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