Imagination and Maturation

God planted a seed in our hearts and the imagination is where we create the environment that grows the seed and produces fruit in our lives. 

The imagination is the key to our maturation. 

A great practice is to be on the lookout for any images in our minds that attempt to steal our peace and/or joy. We can develop the habit of casting these down and meditating on something else. 

Something I have found helpful if imaginations start stirring is to take communion. I imagine God pouring his wrath on the body of Jesus so that we have the cup of his blessing. I begin to stir this image in my mind instead and it has a powerful effect on reprogramming the emotions. 

Jesus said that if we abide in him we will produce much fruit, and it will last.