I enjoy being on a see saw and I haven't been on one in years! It is a basic staple to traditional type of playgrounds. It is really interesting how children instinctively understand what actually is a very complicated physics concept. They get on the see saw and they just know how to make it work. The heavier child knows to go further up the see saw towards the middle or he or she will be on the ground and the other child will be in the air. With a see-saw there are a whole lot of adjustments you can make to determine just what kind of fun you are going to have. Like a see-saw we all have balances and adjustments we have to make everyday in our lives that determine what goes on in our mind and life. Consider your imagination and your thought life; what is it that causes you to dwell on certain things that aren't the best for you? We have a playground of fun going on in our minds 24 hours a day! We have power to control our thoughts, imaginations, visions, dreams, etc. by taking authority over them. If we find ourselves focusing on the negative or fearful things; then the positive and victorious things are being put down or going downward. If we rebuke and cast down those bad thoughts that we are exalting in the forefront of our minds; then the good will be lifted up!
"Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ." 2 Corinthians 10:5
When you allow the enemy to plant an imagination in your mind; you have two options; entertain it or recognize and cast it down. We can believe what we "see" in our thought life and perceive that it is real and take actions based on wrong perceptions OR recognize that it is contrary to the Word of God and overthrow it. We need to take every thought captive and make them a prisoner. Don’t ignore them and hope they will go away. Focus on changing those thoughts to what God would say over your life or situation by casting the lie down to where it came from and then releasing the truth out.
"Whatsoever is true, honest, pure, just, good or lovely; whatsoever things are of a good report. If there be any virtue to it, or there be any praise; think on these things." Philippians 4:8
We cast down imaginations by our will. We "will" to stop thinking about bad things, wrong things, things that are against God’s Word. We "will" it through Jesus’ name. You can actually take your hand as if you are grasping the bad thoughts right out of your mind and then throw that down. This physical action brings a strong image to the mental action...but it might look a little strange!
We don’t give up or give in, we overcome by practicing faith that God’s grace will change our thought life. We will be the one in control of our thoughts and not let some random person take over our heads as well as give away the seat to someone who will sabotage our minds.
Adjust That Crown!
Jonna
