1 Samuel 30:6 David was greatly distressed because the men were talking of stoning him; each one was bitter in spirit because of his sons and daughters. But David found strength in the Lord his God.
A healthy mind will be able to cope with stress, achieve goals and contribute positively whereas an unhealthy mind is emotionally unstable and erratic under stress. Unhealthy mindset is turbulent, insecure and anxious under challenges. Psychologists say that a healthy mind is fostered by happiness, hope and confidence. A healthy mindset is developed by refusing to conform to the patterns of the world but being transformed by the renewing of our minds (Romans 12:2). Nurturing healthy habits will make us miracle-minded.
The great warrior David was thrown in at the deep end when he lost his family and everything he had in a bandit raid. David and his men returned from a mission to find their town Ziklag looted, burnt and their women and children abducted. They did not know who had ransacked their town and even if their dear ones were alive. The men whom David had trained as warriors were also distressed over the loss of their loved ones, and they began talking about stoning their leader, David! Under such immense pressure, David went into his secret place of worship to talk to God. David did not fail to stick to his routine even under stress. David sought direction and comfort from the Lord. The rhema word from the Lord ruled his mind. The Lord said, “Pursue them,” “You will certainly overtake them and succeed in the rescue” (vs 7b). The Lord only said, ‘pursue them’. He did not tell him who the ‘them’ was, or the direction to go. However, the voice of God instilled a miracle-mindset to go after the enemy. David recovered it all.
Miracle-Minded Habits:
1. Happiness: Happiness is a decision; it’s a choice not a result.
2. Hope: Hopeful mindset can be developed only by those who hear from God every day, in all circumstances.
3. Healthy: Healthy habits and conversations develop a healthy mindset. Pray, praise and proclaim the promises of God to develop a healthy mindset.
Healthy habits develop a healthy mindset. Hearing from God resets our mind to miracle-mindset.
Prayer: Dear Holy Spirit, help me to hear from you every day in all circumstances and defeat stress with a miracle-mindset. Amen.
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