One of the most beautiful gifts God gives us is our imagination. It is such a blessing when used right. Most of us have got into trouble when we have used it wrong. Our imagination is such a valuable gift when we are being transformed from our old man/lady to the new creation we are to be in Christ. If we use it correctly it will help us move from who we were to who we now are in Christ.

The Word of God along side the Holy Spirit, is always revealing  truth to us as we spend time in studying the Word and in prayer. It is with revelation of truth that we are able to move forward in our imagination to the new man/woman. Without the Word of truth keeping us on track  and the Holy Spirit guiding us, our imagination is simply used for a selfish, self-serving life.  However with both, our imagination is the thing that will allow our thoughts to be transformed into new thoughts along with new vision! The vision we get of our true identity is than able to be lived out with the power of God.

The Word of God is very clear on the importance of what we allow into our minds. Our thoughts determine how we behave. It is so crucial that our thoughts be on things that are pleasing to God and not distractions and sinful ideas and patterns. With those thoughts we are able to activate our imagination to see things as God sees them and act accordingly. Our imagination is where our vision is seen before it is lived out. Therefore it is so vital to have it surrendered to Christ.

If you struggle with a terrible self image, self defeating talk and a life that is held back by fear and insecurity, ask God to help you take your thoughts captive and to help you replace the lies of defeat and destruction with truth from His Word. Ask for the true vision of who you are in Christ Jesus. Begin to read your Bible daily and allow your imagination to see your TRUE identity and than begin to live that identity through the power of the Holy Spirit. Without seeing who you are in Christ you will not be able to move forward in all God has planned for you. You will be constantly hindered by negative self talk and the voice of the enemy of your soul.  Proverbs 29:18 Where there is no revelation, the people cast off restraint; But happy is he who keeps the law.

There is no reason to continue living a life full of Spiritual self sabotage. God has provided, through Jesus Christ and the power of the Holy Spirit a better way to live.  Ask Him to reveal the truth of His Word to you and let the Holy Spirit guide you into your true identity. Your imagination can be filled with the way God has for you to go instead of the self defeating images of your past!

Ephesians 4:20-32 But you have not so learned Christ,  if indeed you have heard Him and have been taught by Him, as the truth is in Jesus:  that you put off, concerning your former conduct, the old man which grows corrupt according to the deceitful lusts,  and be renewed in the spirit of your mind,  and that you put on the new man which was created according to God, in true righteousness and holiness.  Therefore, putting away lying, “Let each one of you speak truth with his neighbor,” for we are members of one another.  “Be angry, and do not sin”: do not let the sun go down on your wrath,  nor give place to the devil.  Let him who stole steal no longer, but rather let him labor, working with his hands what is good, that he may have something to give him who has need.  Let no corrupt word proceed out of your mouth, but what is good for necessary edification, that it may impart grace to the hearers.  And do not grieve the Holy Spirit of God, by whom you were sealed for the day of redemption.  Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, clamor, and evil speaking be put away from you, with all malice.  And be kind to one another, tenderhearted, forgiving one another, even as God in Christ forgave you.