Rom.12:2 "and do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what is that good and acceptable and perfect will of God."
Wanna wake a giant? You need to be transformed to do this job! One of the ways we to wake up this 'sleeping giant' is to fight against a worldly mindset. What is that? Well, when I think of a worldly mindset I think of something that is humanistic, carnal, self-centered ( or self-focused) - and THAT is not a mind that is SET on the things of God. How do we get a mind that's set on God? I don't believe that you can break a worldly mindset with just one thing...or with just one prayer. I do believe tho, that we can be free of a worldly mindset by practising prayer more, reading the Bible more, sharing our testimony with others ( testimonies that glorify GOD and what HE has done in our life)..and DOING the gospel. What's that? It's simple..it's what Jesus told his disciples ' go out into all the world and teach them what I have taught/shown you - to heal the sick, preach the gospel ' etc.! Every time we step into authentic Kingdom stuff, we break down that worldly mindset!
Jesus did the same thing - ever noticed that? He was sent into a religious world that had very narrow views on things. He broke that mindset by praying, preaching and doing!
It doesn't really matter if someone believes God heals, if they witness a sick person BEING healed! That miracle can breakthrough an unbelieving heart and break a mindset! Two miracles for the price of one. Two miracles that could happen through your simple obedience - go and pray!
BUT...we cannot break the mindsets of those around us, until we break our own mindsets. Again, the way to do it is to practise being in His presence, learning to hear His voice and obeying. Praying more - especially when he tells us too. Reading the Word more - so we know WHO we are praying to and how to pray. Being willing to share our stories! People can argue doctrine and theology, but they can't argue your experience - it's just that, YOURS!
So, wanna wake a giant? Break a mindset first!
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