Girding Up the Loins Of The Mind

1 Peter 1:13 Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;

Literally girding up the loins of the mind is practically not possible where there is no way can anyone do that unless this refers to something spiritual.

Titus 2:12 It teaches us to say "No" to ungodliness and worldly passions, and to live self-controlled, upright and godly lives in this present age,

Christians must exercise self control. This is the message that God wants us to know.

Romans 12:3 For I say, through the grace given unto me, to every man that is among you, not to think of himself more highly than he ought to think; but to think soberly, according as God hath dealt to every man the measure of faith.

A verse that can perfectly answer to Job's complain about his sufferings.

Job 38:2 Who is this that darkeneth counsel by words without knowledge?

Job 38:3 Gird up now thy loins like a man; for I will demand of thee, and answer thou me.

Job 38:3 Where wast thou when I laid the foundations of the earth? declare, if thou hast understanding. (More of the verses HERE).

Even in eating, God teaches us to exercise self control. With our loins girded, we can not eat much.

Ex 12:8 And they shall eat the flesh in that night, roast with fire, and unleavened bread; and with bitter herbs they shall eat it.

Exodus 12:11 And thus shall ye eat it; with your loins girded, your shoes on your feet, and your staff in your hand; and ye shall eat it in haste: it is the LORD's passover.

With shoes on the feet, who can run fast away from King Pharaoh's pursuit when the stomach is full?