The importance of spiritual mindsets

Brandi and I heard a couple of sermons in the past several weeks that both referenced Prov 23:7a, and I read this verse in my daily reading this morning:

For as he thinks in his heart, so is he. ...

Proverbs 23:7 NKJV

The first sermon focused on demolishing strongholds in the mind:

For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.

2 Corinthians 10:3‭-‬5 NIV

Brandi and I have been trying to be more aware of our mindsets and then intentional in believing and declaring the truth of God over our lives.

Father, thank you for your truth.  Thank you for your power to demolish strongholds.  Thank you for renewing our minds.  I love you.

San Francisco Trip

Came to San Francisco this week for a conference cosponsored by the International Desalination Association (IDA) and NEOM.  Very interesting, technically, and also great professional networking.

Yesterday, I walked to and from the conference, along the bay, with a view of the Golden Gate Bridge.  Sang, whistled,  and prayed. Very refreshing. The cool breeze and sound of seagulls reminded me of Jesus on the shores of Galilee.

Prayed for the Uber driver this morning.  She was a little older than me, from Ethiopia; spirit-filled, but very spiritually weary.  I was going to ask her if I could pray for her, but she asked me to pray for her.  I sensed that there was a strained relationship.  She said it was with her parents.  It was very encouraging for her, and it was encouraging to me that I felt like I actually heard something to pray for.  I want to step out in faith more in prayer.

Prayed for the Uber driver to the airport.  His legs are getting weaker, but the docs don't know why.  I commanded strength to return.  I hope I was an encouragement to him.

Father, thank you for your encouragement.  Help me represent you well.  Holy Spirit, I want to be sensitive to your preferences.  Help me think spiritual thoughts instead of just thinking about the things going on in my routine.  Jesus, I love you.