The human mind is a very interesting thing, and sometimes a very frustrating thing. Especially the mind of a male. Myself being a male I have personal experience with this. One second I will be doing something and thinking about something, and then the next second my mind is in a completely different place. Many times this is not a good thing. Many times the thoughts that come into my mind are not good, and this is when it becomes frustrating.
It is interesting to see my mind in a conscious battle for purity. It is almost like I can see a little devil and a little angel on each shoulder trying to tell me what to do.
It is in these times when I find myself praying alot. I find myself quoting Scripture back to myself. "Wherewithal shall a young man cleanse his way? By taking heed thereto according to thy Word." Psalm 119:9. That is probably King James Version but that is how I memorized it, and that is what helps me the most.
What helps you the most when your mind wanders astray? Do you pray? Do you quote Scripture?
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
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I know exactly what you're saying here man. I mean I agree with you word for word. Something I do sometimes is just say a quick prayer... something like "God, take these thoughts out of my mind..." and then for the next few minutes I just try to focus on something that's not impure or destructive and usually my "regular" not-corrupt thinking will come back for a while. Then I do it all over agian. lol. I wonder what it takes to have a truly pure mind and heart?
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