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  YOUR THOUGHTS A SANCTUARY
  by A.W. Tozer
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Summary: Tozer emphasizes the importance of making our thoughts a
sanctuary for God, where He can dwell comfortably and we can experience
a deeper connection with Him.

Topics: "Thoughts", "Spiritual Sanctuary"
Scripture References: Psalm 19:14, Proverbs 4:23, Isaiah 57:15, Matthew 5:8, Romans 12:2, 2 Corinthians 10:5, Philippians 4:8, Colossians 3:2, James 1:8, 1 Peter 1:13

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A.W. Tozer emphasizes the significance of our thoughts as a sanctuary
for God, urging believers to maintain purity in their thinking to foster
a closer relationship with Him. He reflects on how wrong thoughts can
disrupt our fellowship with God, highlighting that while we cannot
control our hearts, we can govern our thoughts. Tozer illustrates that
our theology forms the foundation of our faith, while our thoughts are
the high towers that express our spiritual experience. He encourages
making every thought a place where God can dwell, ensuring that our
entire lives honor Him. Tozer concludes with a prayer for thoughts to be
a comfortable sanctuary for God.

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For thus says the High and Lofty One Who inhabits eternity, whose name
is Holy: "I dwell in the high and holy place, with him who has a
contrite and humble spirit, to revive the spirit of the humble, and to
revive the heart of the contrite ones." --Isaiah 57:15

I have been thinking recently about how important my thoughts are. I
don't have to do wrong to get under blistering conviction and repent. I
can lose the fellowship of God and sense of His presence and a sense of
spirituality by just thinking wrong. God has been saying to me, "I dwell
in your thoughts. Make your thoughts a sanctuary in which I can dwell.
See to it." You can't do anything with your heart--that is too deep--but
you can control your thoughts....

Your theology is your foundation. The superstructure is your spiritual
experience built on that foundation. But the high bell towers where the
carillons are--those are your thoughts. And if you keep those thoughts
pure the chimes can be heard ringing out "Holy, Holy, Holy" on the
morning air.

Make your thoughts a sanctuary God can inhabit, and don't let any of the
rest of your life dishonor God. See to it that not a foot of ground is
unholy. See to it that every hour and every place is given over to God,
and you will worship Him and He will accept it. Tozer on Worship and
Entertainment, 10-11.

"May my thoughts be a sanctuary this morning, Father, where You can
dwell comfortably. Amen."

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Source: https://sermonindex.net/speakers/aw-tozer/your-thoughts-a-sanctuary/
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