Take Control of your Thoughts

Therefore, your minds must be clear and ready for action. Place your confidence completely in what God's kindness will bring you when Jesus Christ appears again. 1 Peter 1:13

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Many times when we talk and think negative we aren't even conscious of it. When things in life don't turn out for the best it could be because of the way you talk and/or the way you think. What kind of conversations are you having with others? What kind of conversations are you having with yourself? Are you using positive or negative thoughts? The Bible warns us about the danger of ungodly thoughts. It is vital that we keep our minds in agreement with God’s plan and promises.

How do you train your mind to think Godly-thoughts?
1. You can learn to view yourself primarily as God sees you, as his child born-again and citizen of heaven. A child worth dying for (John 3:16).
2. Try to seek first the rule of God in your life, and He will provide for your needs as stated in Matthew 6:33
3. Guard your mind from the influence of the world (beware what we let you let your eyes see on television). Guard both your eyes and mind from worldly influence. Having a friendship with the world is being an enemy of God's. (James 4:4)
4. Be in God's Word so that when a sinful thought comes to your mind (a temptation), you will be able to recognize it and know what appropriate course of action to take. Jesus was tempted but responded to each of Satan's temptation with Scripture. As we do our part the Holy Spirit will assume His position. To be a Christian is to be one with Christ meaning we share His vision and agree with Him about what’s good and evil.
5. Lastly and most importantly, I do not know whether you have already placed your faith in Christ as Savior from your sin or not. This is where you absolutely must start! Without this, there can be no victory over sinful thoughts and temptations and His promises for his children are not for you; nor is the Holy Spirit’s power available to you! Being born again is a must. Turn your life over to God. Acknowledge the truth of Christ.

The Bible is full of truth about the importance of controlling our minds:(2 Cor. 11:2-3), (Rom. 8:5-7), (2 Cor. 10:4-5), (Rom. 1:28), and Colossians 3:1-3 to mention just a few. The person you will be in the future is a direct result of what you are thinking right now. If you don’t like where you’re headed, begin to think godly, positive thoughts, and God will change your destiny. Remember God knows what goes on the inside of you and He sees in the dark. You outside does not impress Him. “In what secret place may a man take cover without my seeing him? says the Lord. Is there any place in heaven or earth where I am not? says the Lord”. Jeremiah 23:24

May God richly bless you as you seek to honor Him with what matters most to Him: who you are inside and not just what you appear to be to others. May God make Jesus’ description of Nathanael true also of you. “Jesus saw Nathanael coming to Him, and said of him, “Behold, an Israelite indeed, in whom there is no deceit!” (John 1:47).

Live a life pleasing to your Holy Father and be blessed.

Praise the Lord!