“A New State of Mind”

Matt Maher sings a song about the fact that after salvation he could ‘walk in a new state of mind.’  This came to my heart one day as I was in a hospital elevator headed to visit one of the members of our church.  Suddenly, just before the doors closed, a very harried and upset person burst through them.  They explained that this was their first time at this hospital and that they had no idea where they were going nor how to get there.  I explained, almost flippantly, that I had been there far too many times and yet would love to help.  The person saw my pastor’s badge and declared, “I imagine that you have been here too often; would you help?” Now the pressure was on – how much do I help?  Am I “walking in a new state of mind;” the mind of Christ my Lord and Savior?

How do we develop this mindset where it is something that happens naturally because we are “in Christ” through salvation? How do we encourage others to do the same? It takes courage, boldness, growth and a willingness to be “walking in and be led by the Spirit.” How I pray that I grow in this in my own life where there are more victories, fewer and fewer missed opportunities in life. Let’s determine to “walk in a new state of mind” everywhere we go! Determined that the mind of Christ is ours and we see folks through our Savior’s eyes and minister through His power and heart.