Winning the Battle for Your Mind

Marcus Warner writes in his book Toward A Deeper Walk these keys for wining the battle for your mind.

We have authority in Christ that is ours  in the battle with the world.  These are the four principles Warner uses on how to use this authority:

R.E.S.T.

R - Recognize the Enemy

      Remind yourself that not every thought that enters your head is yours.  When bad thoughts enter the mind and the sooner you recognize them coming from the enemy, the sooner you can resist them.

E - Expose the Enemy

     Sometimes just exposing the fact that an attack is coming from the enemy and not just from your flesh is enough to defeat it.

S - Stand Against the Enemy

     James 5: 7 tells us to resist the devil and he will flee.  Ephesians 6:11 states we have the armor of God in order to stand against the devil's schemes.

T -  Turn to the Truth

      It is important to replace the lie of the enemy with God's truth.  Ask the Spirit to show you the truth on which to take your stand.  When you begin focusing on truth you will begin to experience victory over the negative thoughts and emotions.