OUR THOUGHTS ARE GATES
7/17/26 OUR THOUGHTS ARE GATES
Last night the Lord spoke this scripture to me after I had asked Him for wisdom about dealing with a demonic topic. [Lord why was that demonic door almost opened?]
HEARD: For as a man thinks in his heart, so is he.
Proverbs 23:7A For as he thinks (8176) in his heart (5315), so is he…
I looked up the word THINKS in the Strongs/ Hebrew and was totally amazed how perfect that scripture answered my need for understanding. The word thinks means to split open, to open just as a gatekeeper would in opening a gate! I had no idea that was what that word meant! I realized that what we think about can open a porthole into spiritual places, both good and/or evil.
THINKS: TO SPLIT OR OPEN. TO ACT AS A GATEKEEPER (opening a door)
Strong’s Hebrew Dictionary
שָׁעַר shaar (shâʻar)
Search for H8176 in KJVSL; in KJV; load in ESI.
שָׁעַר shâʻar, shaw-ar’
a primitive root; to split or open, i.e. (literally, but only as denominative from H8179); compare see H7778 to act as gatekeeper; (figuratively) to estimate:—think.
Verb
When I looked up the word heart, it is the same word that scripture uses as our SOUL: when God created man, He created man a living soul. Our soul is that part of us that make us who we are. It is the way we think, the way we feel, and way we make choices.
Genesis 2:7 And the LORD God formed man [of] the dust of the ground, and breathed into his nostrils the breath of life; and man became a living soul (5315).
HEART: OUR MIND, OUR WILL, OUR EMOTIONS
Strong’s Hebrew Dictionary
נֶפֶשׁ nephesh (nephesh)
Search for H5315 in KJVSL; in KJV; load in ESI.
נֶפֶשׁ nephesh, neh’-fesh
from H5314; properly, a breathing creature, i.e. animal of (abstractly) vitality; used very widely in a literal, accommodated or figurative sense (bodily or mental):—any, appetite, beast, body, breath, creature, × dead(-ly), desire, × (dis-) contented, × fish, ghost, greedy, he, heart(-y), (hath, × jeopardy of) life (× in jeopardy), lust, man, me, mind, mortally, one, own, person, pleasure, (her-, him-, my-, thy-) self, them (your) -selves, slay, soul, tablet, they, thing, (× she) will, × would have it.
feminine noun
The two words think and heart (soul) were meant to connect together in regards to opening a door/ gate/ porthole. The concept has to do with hyperfocus. It is dwelling on something with all our minds, our will and/or emotions; being totally engaged in what we are thinking about. The ability to hyperfocus is without distraction because one is so interested, they have the desire and ability to tune everything else out except that one thing that is desired.
That which is desired can even be knowledge. I am reminded of how Adam and Eve at of that tree and the ramifications of such. We need to be careful about what we research on the internet.
Genesis 2:17 But of the tree of the knowledge of good and evil, you shall not eat of it: for in the day that you eat thereof you shall surely die.
The Lord was telling me that when we think with such focus and intent in our hearts, everything is engaged inside of us: that part that listens, desires, chooses, and feels. When we think like that in our heart/ soul, it opens doors. That door can be a good door to the Lord or a bad door to the demonic realm. It is all about our thoughts and our focus and intent.
As I was pondering this concept I remembered the words unveiled face in this scripture:
2 Corinthians 3:18 But we all, with unveiled face beholding as in a mirror the glory of the Lord, are changed into the same image from glory to glory, even as by the Spirit of the Lord.
That verse basically means that as we open up our countenance to see a reflection of the glory of the Lord, we are changed into what we see. If we are seeing a reflection of His glory, we will be changed/ transformed into the same glory that we see.
Consider what it means to open ourselves up to be able to see, hear or understand. We open our hearts to receive from or listen, we become open enough to consider what is being presented. The word unveiled face is like that, it is to open ourselves up, which is like the same concept of as a man thinks (opens) in his heart (soul), so is he!
HEARD AND SAW:
10/05/13 OUR THOUGHTS ARE POWERFUL SEEDS
I saw a tiny seed in between 2 fingers. I heard, Be very careful. Only say what I say. Even though it is tiny, it has the power of full potential for what is within it. As a man thinks in his heart, so can he. Ask God what it is you really want. They that know their God shall stand and do miracles. Treasures. One by one.
Pr 23:7 A NKJV For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.
10/06/13 BE CAREFUL ABOUT FANTASY
As time goes on. Fantasy. Is it real? It is to Me says the Lord. Smile. As a man thinks, so is he. Following your conscience. And the bride does exactly what the Father says. My favor is upon you dear one. I am keeping watch over you.
Joh 14:10 Believe you not that I am in the Father, and the Father in me? the words that I speak unto you I speak not of myself: but the Father that dwells in me, he does the works.
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WORD TO PONDER: BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU THINK 1/04/04
The power of a spoken word issues from the heart. And what is your heart saying, dear one? What you believe is what you think. This principal works both for good and for evil. Yes I AM teaching you that you shall have what you say… yet deeper still is to heal what is behind your words. If you believe you are sick, in danger of disaster, have reason to fear, then that is what you believe. It shall spring forth in your words, and come to pass even as you speak them.
“For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.” (Pr 23:7 NKJV)
12/07/22 BE CAREFUL WHAT YOU THINK
The power of a spoken word issues from the heart. And what is your heart saying, dear one? What you believe is what you think. This principal works both for good and for evil. Yes i am teaching you that you shall have what you say… yet deeper still is to heal what is behind your words. If you believe you are sick, in danger of disaster, have reason to fear, then that is what you believe. It shall spring forth in your words, and come to pass even as you speak them.
“For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.” (Pr 23:7 NKJV)
12/10/22 CONFIRMATION
Yesterday I was talking to Wayne about how this month the Lord has been talking to me about my thought life and authority. Then this morning when I went to the Word to Ponder website, this one popped up.
AUTHORITY EVEN THROUGH WEAK VESSELS 9/14/15
Dear hearts, I understand all your weaknesses. Weakness has a power all its own when submitted to Me for My strength to work through. I have many powerful vessels who are hidden in the ranks who have learned the power of weakness. All hell trembles even with the whisper of My Word. My Word is not empowered by testosterone muscle, it is empowered by My Spirit. Even your very thoughts are empowered when submitted and sent by My Spirit.
Angels are sent and empowered at the command of My Word. They do not fail or fall back. They pursue their mission like the rushing wind. Wicked plots are cast down like lightning that strikes the earth! Angelic hosts complete their missions and report back for more. Never underestimate the power of weakness dear hearts. Simply submit your life to Me, obey and use the authority I have given you to rule over what I have given into your hands.
2Co 12:9 And he said unto me, My grace is sufficient for you: for my strength is made perfect in weakness. Most gladly therefore will I rather boast in my weaknesses, that the power of Christ may rest upon me.
2Sa 22:7-20 In my distress I called upon the LORD, and cried to my God: and he did hear my voice out of his temple, and my cry did enter into his ears. 8 Then the earth shook and trembled; the foundations of heaven moved and shook, because he was angry. 9 There went up smoke out of his nostrils, and fire out of his mouth devoured: coals were kindled by it. 10 He bowed the heavens also, and came down; and darkness was under his feet. 11 And he rode upon a cherub, and did fly: and he was seen upon the wings of the wind. 12 And he made darkness pavilions round about him, dark waters, and thick clouds of the skies. 13 Through the brightness before him were coals of fire kindled. 14 The LORD thundered from heaven, and the most High uttered his voice. 15 And he sent out arrows, and scattered them; lightning, and vanquished them. 16 And the channels of the sea appeared, the foundations of the world were discovered, at the rebuking of the LORD, at the blast of the breath of his nostrils. 17 He sent from above, he took me; he drew me out of many waters; 18 He delivered me from my strong enemy, and from them that hated me: for they were too strong for me. 19 They confronted me in the day of my calamity: but the LORD was my stay. 20 He brought me forth also into a broad place: he delivered me, because he delighted in me.
PRAYER: Lord thank You for teaching us that our thoughts are powerful seeds and when we water them with our focus, our desires or choices, they grow into powerful portholes for either good or evil. Let us ever be mindful of who or what is drawing us! Let the meditations of our hearts be acceptable to You, our Lord! Teach us how to enter into YOU Lord. Let us understand this powerful truth. You told us Your kingdom first comes not on the outside, but in our inside. It begins with what we think and focus on. Let our focus, our intent and desires be on becoming one with You and partnering with You. How great are Your thoughts and intents towards us Lord! We are so very, very blessed to called the sons of God! Let us grow up into the fullness of Your maturity so that we can fully manifest Your kingdom in the earth. In Jesus name, Hallelujah!