“Overcoming The Monkey Mind”

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1. JT – What’s happening Bob? What would you like our listeners to know about this week?

2. Bob – The Battle For The Mind –… & Sermon link on the website.

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3. JT – This is the PowerBreak Podcast, I’m JT along with Bob Brubaker and this is the  –– time for some questions and answers. Feel free to submit your questions by EMAIL TO JT@bobbrubaker.com and we’ll get to the answer on an upcoming PowerBreak. Podcast…

4. JT – Question ONE - FROM THE SPIRITUAL SIDE OF LIFE….

It sounds from the article that “monkey mind” is really a spiritual battle… is that how we should approach it?

5. Bob & JT discuss

• All battles are really spiritual battles when we apply the tools God has given us in His word

2 Corinthians 11:3 (ESV) — 3 But I am afraid that as the serpent deceived Eve by his cunning, your thoughts will be led astray from a sincere and pure devotion to Christ.

Romans 12:2 (ESV) — 2 Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewal of your mind, that by testing you may discern what is the will of God, what is good and acceptable and perfect.

Psalm 1:2 (ESV) — 2 but his delight is in the law of the Lord, and on his law he meditates day and night.

Psalm 119:148 (ESV) — 148 My eyes are awake before the watches of the night, that I may meditate on your promise.

Ephesians 6:17–18 (ESV) — 17 and take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God, 18 praying at all times in the Spirit, with all prayer and supplication. To that end, keep alert with all perseverance, making supplication for all the saints,

6. JT – Question Two… “FROM THE MENTAL ASPECT”

From a mental aspect – what do we do to fight the monkey mind – just look at it as a spiritual battle?

7. Bob & JT discuss

Mentally prepare for it by developing a plan of action… just like the antidote to the ANTS is…. (((JT responds…)))

Having a plan when you catch yourself going from thought to thought and it’s not where you want to be…. Having some … go to scriptures upon which to meditate or quote, some go to promises from God’s word … some go to people for whom you are praying…

Philippians 4:4–8 (ESV) — 4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.

8. (JT) Third Question …. Turning to the physical aspect of life….

((Bob jumps in to ask JT)))

JT, what are some things that people need to know going from road running or cycling to OFF road running and mountain bike or gravel bike cycling?

JT ANSWERS

Bob’s final comment – It takes discipline ….

Point: DISCIPLINE MAKES THE DIFFERENCE --- in all aspects of life

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