A Dedicated Life - Changing Our Mentality (notes)

A Dedicated Life - Changing Our Mentality

An Unhealthy mentality is part of our culture! It is a mindset that says, I’m in a hole, I need a hand out--a bail out. I’m not responsible for my actions, someone else is.

As Individuals or a nation we can not live above our means and declare, “I’m bankrupt and I am not accountable.” The government will bail me out, or my parents.

As Believers we need a new mindset if we are going to live a life dedicated to God and fit for His purpose through service.

We Must Change Our Mind Set, Our Attitude And Our View.

It Takes Discipline To Be A Champion.

The Word of God calls us more than conquerors through Him who loved us.

Romans 8:37-39

Says that nothing can separate us from the Love of God that is in Christ Jesus our Lord.

The Mindset of the Christian should be one of sacrifice.

Romans 12:1-2

The Process To A New Mind Set Is Found In Romans 12:

1. We sacrifice our selves unto God.
2. This is life of dedication to God.
3. We don’t allow the culture to mold us.
4. We are transformed by the renewing of our minds (We get a new mind set).

What It Takes To Have A Right Mind Set: Psalm 34, 37

1. Recognize a wrong mind set.
2. Recognize God is my provider.
3. Recognize God will never forsake us.
4. Have a good steward mentality.
5. Have a giving attitude.

How To Recognize The Spirit Of Poverty:

1. It is when I expect others to provide for me instead of God.
2. When I mismanage what God has put in my hands.
3. When I mismanage what belongs to someone else.
4. When I don’t work with my hands or am lazy.

Can We Change Our Mind Set?

• Yes, but looking at God’s Word and applying it to my life everyday.
• By obeying what God teaches me everyday.

Practical Ways To Form A New Mind Set:

1. Treat someone else to lunch or dinner.
2. Help someone less fortunate than yourself.
3. Give extra in my offering next week.
4. Increase my giving this year to the Lord.

Points To Ponder

• We can have a totally new way of looking at life.
• The Word of God can give us that new view.
• We just need to open our minds and hearts.