(The following was originally published at www.CareyGreen.com.)
If you are a follower of Jesus Christ, you have a mindset advantage.
I don’t point this out to give you any sort of superiority complex or to encourage you to look down on others…
I point it out to help you see that you’ve got a resource that can equip you to have a strong mind and healthy mindset that others don’t have.
That is good news.
No, it’s great news!
What is your mindset advantage?
Let me tell you a story…
Imagine that someone offered you a pair of “magical” glasses. With these glasses they promise that you’ll be able to see into situations, people, and circumstances in a way you’ve never seen before.
You’ll be able to see the right thing to do – always.
You’ll have wisdom about people and situations you haven’t had before.
You’ll be given wisdom to guide you through every circumstance.
All from wearing your “magical glasses.”
Imagine also that this person told you that they’d give you the glasses free of charge.
Would you take them?
Here’s the point of the story: You DO have those glasses… but even better.
Jesus Himself has promised that you do.
He’s given you all those things and more through a resource that you don’t have to put on (like the glasses) because it dwells within you (hint).