Romans 8:5-6, 5 Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. 6 The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.

Romans 8:28, 11:11; Galatians 5:19-21

  • Experiencing God’s outcomes require the right mindset!
  • Mindset – phroneo – An attitude formed within our mind

Romans 12:1-2, 1 Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. 2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.

John 12:25, 14:15-17

  • Mind – nous – intellect or understanding within our mind

 

Choosing Surrender that Transforms Struggles into Blessings

  1. We choose to PLEASE GOD.

Romans 8:7-8, 7 The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so. 8 Those who are in the realm of the flesh cannot please God.

1 John 3:21-22, 21 . . . we have confidence before God 22 and receive from him anything we ask, because we keep his commands and do what pleases him.

Psalm 147:11 (GNT), But he takes pleasure in those who honor him, in those who trust in his constant love.

 

2. We trust GOD WILL PROVIDE.

Romans 8:9, You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm of the Spirit . . .

  • Realm – An area or domain

1 Corinthians 1:30, It is because of him that you are in Christ Jesus, who has become for us wisdom from God—that is, our righteousness, holiness and redemption.

1 John 5:7-8, 7 For there are three that testify: 8 the Spirit, the water and the blood; and the three are in agreement.

 

3. We fulfill GOD’S PURPOSES.

Romans 8:9, You, however, are not in the realm of the flesh but are in the realm of the Spirit, if indeed the Spirit of God lives in you . . .

Romans 8:28, And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose.

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