What kind of mind?

“The energy of the mind is the essence of life.”  (Aristotle)

Have you noticed how much we refer to our minds?  We speak of "peace of mind" and "mind over matter."  When shocked, we say we "can't wrap our minds around it."  Someone once referred to me as a woman "with a mind of her own."  (Hmmmm, wonder whose mind was I supposed to have?)  :)

The mind is very powerful.  What we think, perceive and believe affects our lives greatly.  We've known people with very different mindsets.  Some are very positive, no matter what happens.  Others find something negative about everything.  Some people walk into a room with a "There you are!" mindset as they consider others.  Other people walk into a room with a "Here I am!" mindset that promotes themselves.  There are also the precious encouragers.  There are also those who drag a dark cloud of discouragement to everyone they meet.  What is in the mind makes a huge difference to an individual's life and to those around him or her.

However, I find that the mind of One individual changes lives...forever.  He walked this earth.  He loved, lived and labored...and eventually gave His life for others.  His mind is described in Philippians 2: 1>13.  He promoted love, humility, unity and purpose in everything He said and did.

I wonder.  If we allow our minds to focus on Him....His love....humility...unity...and purpose, how much would our lives change?  How much would it change the lives of those around us?  How much would it change our world?  I pray....that our minds follow the Master...forever.  <3~thl

"If you have any encouragement from being united with Christ, if any comfort from His love, if any fellowship with the Spirit, if any tenderness and compassion, then make my joy complete by being like-minded, having the same love, being one in spirit and purpose."  Philippians 2: 1>2