Thought Management - 101
That your faith
should not stand in the wisdom of men, but in the power of God.
I Corinthians 2:5
• Organize thoughts.
. .
• Sort thoughts. .
.
• Delete thoughts!
We
don’t have to contemplate every negative
thought that is cluttering up our minds. We can cut them off at the forefront. If those thoughts are left to roam
freely, they will guide our actions and leave us depressed and faithless.
Therefore, we must take control and delete those thoughts.
Here’s
where to start:
It’s stated in Philippians 4:8 exactly the kinds of things we should think
about:
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things
are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are
of good report; if
there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
If
our thoughts can’t be put into one of those categories, that’s a red flag that
we’re pondering on the devil’s illegal suggestions. This is an invitation for
him to take control and run our lives.
Practical
Application:
I
have a filing system in my head. No, I’m not crazy. This really works—hear me
out. Once I become aware that I’m having worrisome thoughts, I ask myself; “Which
category can this thought be filed under: love, pure, honest. . .?” If the
answer is none, I know my thinking has gone in the wrong direction.
This
is not to say that we won’t have problems, but we are not to let them torment us,
instead we are to cast our cares. When we stay peaceful it’s proof that we have
faith in God to see us through. (I Peter 5: 6-8)
Inside
each born again Christian is the Holy Spirit: The Comforter Counselor, Helper,
Intercessor, Advocate, Strengthener, and Standby. (John 14:26 AMP)
So, there is no need to worry.
The
good things that Jesus wants us to focus on will direct our minds in a positive
direction—opened to hear, see, and receive His blessings.
Manage
your thoughts!
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