i have been constantly having to remind myself to check myself. to drone into my mind that it is important to keep my thoughts focused not on the things that is before me, but on things that are from above. yet, the world and its influences causes me to waver and draws my attention away from conciously allowing the Spirit to lead me in His ways. which is why renewing my mind constantly to prevent it from being beslaved to my flesh but led by the Spirit, is crucial in a God-centred life.

there is no point pre-occupying ourselves with the things of the world: not being obsessed over the the medias of man, the television, celebrity and all. our minds would be shrouded by the things of the world, and cause us to lead a life conformed to the world whom satan is the prince of. Romans 12:2, tells us not to conform to the world, but be renewed in mind, to prove what the perfect will of God is. we should renew our minds with the world, and re-focus on the things which are eternal and that comes from God; not the things which are physical and temporal. 2Corinthians 4:18.

only with the right perspective and focus, which we have to keep reminding ourselves to hold and keep, drawing strength from the Lord and being led by the Spirit, will we be able to live a life of worship that is acceptable and righteous.

yet as difficult as it is, and we may fall away from time to time, we have to keep the faith and finish that race of faith.