Imagine not being afraid anymore. Imagine facing financial difficulties or an irate boss with inner poise and resolve. Imagine facing obstacles without giving in to discouragement. Imagine acknowledging the mistakes you have made, moving confidently into the future. Imagine doing all of this with God as your partner and friend. Now imagine people around coming to you when they are upset or discouraged because they find that your peace of mind is contagious.
The mind controlled by the Spirit is life and peace, and what you are imagining is the Spirit’s flow. There is a phrase that wonderfully describes the role the Spirit wants to play in our minds: The Spirit is a non-anxious presence.John Ortberg: The me I want to be. 2010.
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