“Catch for
us the foxes, the little foxes that ruin the vineyards, our vineyards that are
in bloom” (Song of Solomon 2:15, NIV).
Do you
struggle with self-control of your thoughts? I have been there! The lack of
self-control of your mind is not the result of huge problems that come your way.
It comes from letting the little doubts, worries, and small concerns add up. You
become so burdened with these accumulated little “foxes” that the vineyard of
your mind produces fear instead of faith.
If
anything begins to trouble you in the least way, deal with before it grows and
overwhelms your mind. Stop and pray. Don't speak your doubt. Bring it
immediately to God before you do anything else. Rise up off your knees and leave
that initial thought of worry with the Lord. Determine to bring your thoughts
captive to the Holy Spirit. Nip those little worries in the bud before they grow
out of control in your mind. Train your mind to focus on the Lord, and faith
will replace fear with perfect peace (Isaiah 26:3).
You are
the Lord's vineyard, and to produce good fruit, you must surrender your mind and
allow Him to take care of those little foxes that destroy. Never allow any
little worry or doubt to grow out of control. If you do, then your actions will
not be determined by the Holy Spirit, but controlled by your run away thoughts
of fear. His purpose is to bring forth the greatest potential in your life.
Allow Him to prune your mind, and bring you to full harvest.
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