Resolving conflicts—How to draw your significance and security from God.

This requires a worldview shift from the natural to the biblical supernatural thinking. The natural focuses on “the lust of the flesh, the lust of the eyes, and the pride of life….” 1 John 2:16. The spiritual follows Colossians 3:1, “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is, seated at the right hand of God….” not on things of the earth, like making significance and security as the most important things in life.

So, to the question: how can I practically draw my significance and security from God. The basic answer is “fill your mind with Scripture.” Memorize passages that speak to the issue, Repeat them to yourself often, especially when you feel the need to fight for your significance or security. And practice this every day, every  time someone tries to steal your significance or security. In other words, practice thinking God’s thoughts, for they are Truth and will set you free.

Here are a few passages to start with.

Security: Psalm 23, Psalm 46:1-3, Psalm 18:1-3, Psalm 18:16-19, Psalm 62:1-8.

Significance: Ephesians 3:1-8, Colossians 3:12, 1 Peter 2:9.

Tomorrow  some scenarios to illustrate this.

Picture: A boy who thought God’s thoughts instead of thinking naturally.