Choose the Right Thoughts
It is easy to remain happy once things are working out in our favor.
How we respond when we are at the other end of the spectrum; that is a whole other situation.
Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer.
– Romans 12:12
We may not be able to control the negative situations that we are forced to confront, however we must always strive to maintain the right type of mindset in these times.
This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live.
– Deuteronomy 13:19
As we await the move of God in our lives, we must decide to focus on what is going well in our lives, instead of fixating on all the negative around us.
Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.
– Philippians 4:8
Each moment in life, we have a choice as it relate to the quality of the thoughts that we allow to take root within us. We must resist every urge to fixate on negative thoughts, and rather dwell on the blessings that God has already given to us.
Moment by Moment, choose to think nourishing thoughts and cast down any thoughts that will ultimately discourage and lead you to doubt in the faithfulness of your Heavenly Father. Choose the Right Thoughts.
One Comment
Sarah
Amen! Thanks for sharing again Shanakaye.