What we entertain in our minds and the conversations we have within us influence how we see the world around us and, hence, generate our actions.
Our minds are wounded, continuously calling our weaknesses, vulnerabilities, inabilities, and ultimately our sins. Our mind becomes, in a certain point, our worst enemy. It is always clinging to the past and/or future, leading us not to change or act because we are too guilty, afraid and/or worried.
I wished I could tell you the little voice will shut up soon. But no, that will not happen so we need to change how we respond to that voice. I suggest recognizing it is there, but then quickly moving on to a more productive, exciting thought. Using God’s promises to us is a good way to respond as well. For instance, you get a thought of fear of failure, and you can say: “You won’t be afraid of sudden trouble; you won’t fear the ruin that comes to the wicked, because the Lord will keep you safe. He will keep you from being trapped (Proverbs 3:25-26).”
Our minds are very limited. And only God, who dwells in us, is limitless, without boundaries, and able to see the bigger picture. That’s why it is important to stay in touch with our true inner self, dedicating time to reflection, prayer, and meditation. By this way, we time and space for God and its Holy Spirit to communicate with us.
This connection with our true Self will help us staying focused on our talents, strengths, and all the great abilities God has given us to help our friends, communities, and this world. With this focus, it’s a lot easier to commit to our dreams, make choices aligned with God’s will, do that thing you have always wished for, be more confident and start acting to impact the life of others.
Suggested Companion: "God's Promises for every day"
After posting this note, I ran into this reflection sent to me a few months ago. It is so in line with this topic of quality of thougths:
ReplyDelete"Your thoughts set the direction of your life. If you need to change the direction you are headed, you simply need to change your thoughts in that area. When a thought comes to your mind that “you’re never going to get well; this is your lot in life,” don’t dwell on that. Don’t sit around and have a pity party. No, immediately reject it and replace it with God’s Word. Just say, “Father, You said in Isaiah, ‘By the stripes of Jesus I am healed.’ You said in Jeremiah, ‘You would restore health unto me.’ So Father, I thank You that I’m coming out of this in the name of Jesus.” I encourage you to be aggressive in taking every single thought and making it obedient to Christ. Stay determined, stay focused and keep declaring His Word because you can change your life, one thought at a time! "
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