Whose words of appreciation have greatly impacted your life? Those of … [all that apply]
• Your father
• Your mother
• Your wife
• Your brother
• Your sister
• Your son
• Your daughter
• A relative
• A boss
• A fellow employee
• A teacher or professor
• A fellow student
• A coach
• A fellow athlete
• An activity/service project leader
• An activity/service project volunteer
• An online contact or pen pal
• A pastor
• A Sunday school teacher or youth leader
• A fellow church member
• Other
Siren Songs Theme of the Week: Mastered Minds Wednesday, May 19, 2004
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Men of IntegrityMay/June 2004Siren SongsTheme of the Week: Mastered MindsWednesday, May 1973
Key Bible Verse: I love God's law … But there is another law at work within me that is at war with my mind (Romans 7:22–23). Bonus Reading:Rom. 7:15–25
The song I heard on the radio reminded me of a girlfriend from my pre-Christian life—the one I was most serious with before meeting my wife. A fantasy siren song began calling in my mind … the ex-girlfriend … the opportunity …
That same week—after not hearing from her in more than 11 years—she called! Turns out she now lives about 15 minutes from my house.
Fortunately, after hearing the song on the radio (but beforeS my ex-girlfriend's unexpected call), I'd shared what was happening in my thought life with a Christian brother. We looked at some Scriptures together and talked through the issue. Taking that accountability measure, was crucial to saving me from destruction on the rocks.
When her call came, it ended harmlessly enough. Thankfully, my ex is now simply a sister in Christ. We lead comfortably separate lives.
A mentor once told me, "Expect wrong thoughts to come, but never act on a thought that goes against the Word and commitments you've made. Act on getting accountable ASAP." Don't listen to those questionable thoughts, even for a couple of days. Listen to what God is telling you about them.
—Jeffrey Leever in Colorado
My Response: Am I willing to share with a friend where I'm struggling? Why or why not?
Thought to Apply: You are today where your thoughts have brought you; you will be tomorrow where your thoughts take you.
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