Securing Divine Help Through The Mind (Right Thinking) Series

SECURING DIVINE HELP THROUGH THE MIND (RIGHT THINKING)

By Rev. Samuel Arimoro

Main Text: Romans 12:2

Key Verse: "And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.” — Romans 12:2 (KJV)

Supporting Texts: Proverbs 23:7a, Philippians 4:8, 2 Corinthians 10:3-5, Isaiah 26:3, Colossians 3:2

Description: Divine help is accessed and sustained when the mind is aligned with God’s truth and governed by right thinking.

INTRODUCTION

The mind is one of the most powerful instruments God has given to man. It is the control centre of decisions, actions, reactions, and ultimately destiny. While many believers pray fervently for divine help, they unknowingly block that help through negative, fearful, and unrenewed thinking. God’s help often flows through a renewed mind.

Scripture makes it clear that transformation does not begin from the outside but from within. A believer may be spiritually sound yet mentally defeated. Wrong thinking can limit faith, distort perception, and weaken confidence in God’s promises. That is why the battle for destiny is first won or lost in the mind.

To secure divine help consistently, the believer must cultivate right thinking—thinking that aligns with God’s Word, promises, and perspective. When the mind is renewed, faith is strengthened, discernment is sharpened, and divine assistance becomes evident in daily living.

1.  THE MIND DETERMINES ACCESS TO DIVINE HELP

The quality of a person’s thinking determines how they perceive God, situations, and possibilities. A renewed mind positions the believer to recognise and receive divine help.

a) Thoughts shape outcomes (Proverbs 23:7a)

What dominates your thinking eventually manifests in your life. Negative thoughts produce limited outcomes, while faith-filled thoughts attract divine intervention.

b) God responds to faith-filled minds (Hebrews 11:6)

Faith begins in the mind before it is expressed through words or actions. A mind filled with doubt struggles to receive from God.

c) Carnal thinking blocks spiritual flow (Romans 8:6)

A mind controlled by fear, logic alone, or worldly reasoning disconnects the believer from the flow of divine help.

d) Spiritual discernment comes through renewed thinking (1 Corinthians 2:14-16)

Right thinking enables believers to discern divine instructions and directions accurately.

Biblical Example:

The ten spies saw giants through a fearful mindset, while Joshua and Caleb saw victory through faith-filled thinking (Numbers 13:30-33).

2.   RIGHT THINKING ALIGNS YOU WITH GOD’S PEACE AND GUIDANCE

A rightly aligned mind becomes a channel through which God releases peace, clarity, and direction.

a) God keeps the rightly minded in peace (Isaiah 26:3)

When your thoughts are fixed on God, anxiety gives way to divine calm and assurance.

b) Peace sustains faith during pressure (John 14:27)

Divine peace stabilises the believer’s heart, preventing rash decisions that hinder God’s help.

c) God’s guidance flows through a settled mind (Psalm 32:8)

Confused minds struggle to hear God clearly, but a calm, renewed mind receives direction.

d) Right thinking guards against spiritual burnout (Philippians 4:6-7)

Prayer combined with right thinking preserves spiritual strength and expectation.

Biblical Example:

Elijah’s fearful thoughts led him into depression until God corrected his mindset and restored him (1 Kings 19:1-18).

3.  DIVINE HELP IS RELEASED THROUGH MENTAL DISCIPLINE

Right thinking does not happen by chance; it is a deliberate spiritual discipline.

a) Thoughts must be consciously controlled (2 Corinthians 10:3-5)

Believers are commanded to pull down negative imaginations and replace them with God’s truth.

b) The Word renews the mind daily (Colossians 3:16)

Continuous exposure to Scripture reshapes thinking patterns and builds spiritual resilience.

c) Meditation reinforces godly perspectives (Joshua 1:8)

Meditating on God’s Word trains the mind to expect victory and divine assistance.

d) Mental discipline sustains long-term faith (Hebrews 10:35-36)

A disciplined mind helps believers endure delays without losing confidence in God.

Biblical Example:

David encouraged himself in the Lord when his men turned against him, securing divine direction and victory (1 Samuel 30:6-8).

4.   RIGHT THINKING POSITIONS YOU FOR SUPERNATURAL RESULTS

When the mind is aligned with God, supernatural outcomes become natural experiences.

a) Faith thrives in a renewed mind (Romans 10:17)

Faith grows as the mind is continually fed with God’s promises.

b) Vision is sustained by godly thinking (Habakkuk 2:2-3)

Right thinking enables believers to wait patiently for the fulfilment of divine vision.

c) Divine ideas flow through prepared minds (Daniel 1:17)

God releases wisdom, strategies, and insight to those whose minds are yielded to Him.

d) Supernatural elevation follows renewed thinking (Deuteronomy 28:1-2)

Obedient and aligned minds experience divine promotion and help.

Biblical Example:

Joseph maintained a godly mindset through trials, positioning him for divine elevation in Egypt (Genesis 41:38-41).

CONCLUSION

Securing divine help through the mind requires intentional renewal, discipline, and alignment with God’s Word. A believer cannot consistently walk in divine assistance while entertaining negative, fearful, or worldly thoughts. Right thinking is a spiritual responsibility.