Video of the Day: Clip from the 1991 movie “Point Break” – (Language Warning)
Bible Verse of the Day:
Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. 6 The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace, Romans 8:5-6.
Biblical Connection:
Keanu Reeves plays Johnny Utah, an undercover cop who tries to infiltrate a notorious gang of surfers. After meeting the leader, Bodhi, he’s hoping to build a level of trust so that he can find out when the next bank heist will be going down. Yet, these bank robbers spend all their money on surfing trips, treating surfing as a spiritual experience which starts in your mind.
The apostle Paul follows a personal confession in Romans 7 with a section on the human mind. The subtitle that appears in my Bible reads Life through the Spirit. Paul addresses a spiritual tug of war which first appeared in Galatians 5:16-17. As the human mind craves temporary pleasures, the way to combat this is by keeping in step with the Holy Spirit via taking your thoughts captive.
Closing Song:
The chorus of I Give Myself became a daily prayer for me during my tough transition in South Carolina. Listening to the lyrics and praying them helped me get my mind right.
by Jay Mankus
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