· A.W. Tozer says, “What comes into our minds when we think about God is the most important thing about us.
· Ultimately our thinking will shape who we are as a follower of Jesus
· Dallas Willard says “You can change your emotions with your thinking but you can’t change your thinking with emotions”
· We need to learn to think as our Heavenly Father wants us to think
· Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is
excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
· God wants to remind us that we have a part in our thinking
· To Think like Jesus- Be with Jesus
· Think about Jesus
· Thinking like Jesus leads to right action
· Holy Spirit ultimate Helper for your Thinking
· John 14:26-27- But the Advocate, the Holy Spirit, whom the Father will send in my name, will teach you all things and will remind you of everything I have said to you. Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid.
· Be Thankful
· Turn down the dial- Surrender requires participation
· What would your thoughts be like if you thought more
like Jesus?
· What would your thoughts be like if you thought more
like Jesus?
Life Group Resources
Starter Question: What is the first thing you think about when you think about God?
Going Deeper:
1. Read Philippians 4:8
2. What do you think Jesus thinks about you?
3. What areas is God asking me to think more like crockpot than a microwave?
4. Where have you seen wrong thoughts leading to wrong actions in your life?
5. How have you seen the Holy Spirit be the ultimate Helper for your thinking?
