So many people in the modern world are said to struggle with mental health challenges. In fact, in a recent piece of research, from a reputable global institution, it was suggested that half of the worldÕs population will experience a mental health disorder in their lifetime. This statistic is based on a clinical definition, but if we think more broadly about the mind, surely everyone has good days and bad days.
For true Christians, who seek to subject their whole being to God, the battle being waged for the mind is unquestionably even more fierce. As such, this collation of exhortations (some might call them sermons) is intended to provide some practical assistance to the reader. The writer, who has been a practising Christian for approaching 30 years, has himself wrestled with things through his lifetimeÉ and by no means suggests he has thereby discovered all the answers. Rather, perhaps one very tangible thing that this collection of Bible studies might do is remind you (us) that you (we) are not different. Everyone at times has feelings of inadequacy. Everyone at times wonders how they can go on. Everyone at times feels overwhelmed by life.
The big question is not whether these things might happen Ð but rather what will be our reaction to them, based on the guidance of GodÕs Word. May He ever be gracious and forgiving as we strive, as Jesus did, to overcome our natures and conquer the mind of the flesh. As Paul himself exhorted:
ÒLet this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus:Ó (Philippians 2 v 5)