" WHAT ARE YOU THINKING "?

Good Morning All,

I've been thinking and I was wondering just why we allow our minds to get cluttered with things that just don't matter. Anything that commands more of our attention than the things of God is just wrong thinking. The Word Of God says: " FOR AS HE THINKS WITHIN HIMSELF, SO HE IS " (Prov.23:7). Be mindful of what is rattling around in your head. Don't spend your time in chasing fleeting earthly treasures. Instead store up treasures in Heaven, for such treasures will never be lost. 

Now reflect on the things of God, I understand that there is much going on in your life, but you must be mindful of the things that you ponder during the day. Can we agree that a person's inner most thoughts and plans reflect his or her Character. Question, what do you thing about in the evenings when you are reclining? Do your desires involve greed or are they thoughts of stepping on others to achieve your goals? Always remember this, " Evil THOUGHTS LEAD TO EVIL DEEDS ". What we put into our minds determines what comes out in our words and actions. We are instructed to program our minds with thoughts that are True, Honorable, Right, Pure, Lovely, of Good Repute, Excellent, and Praise Worthy. 

Now it's time to be honest, do you have problems with impure thoughts and daydreams? You may want to scrutinize just what you are putting into your mind through electronic games, television, books, conversations, movies, and magazines. Replace harmful input with wholesome material. Above all, read God's Word and pray. Ask God to help you focus your mind on what is good and pure. It takes practice, but it can be done. As Christians, and Children of the King of Kings we truly have no reason to ever worry. 

Here are reasons why we should not worry.

1. Living one day at a time keeps us from being consumed with worry. 
2. Worrying is more harmful than helpful. 
3. Worrying about the future hampers your efforts for today. 
4. God does not ignore those who depend on Him. 
5. Worry shows a lack of faith as well as a deficiency in the understanding of God.  <br><br>

There are real challenges God wants us to pursue, and worrying keeps us from them. Whatever you choose to fill your mind with will affect the way you think and act. Turn your thoughts to God and His Word, and you will discover more and more goodness, even in this world. A mind filled with good has little room for what is evil. To get rid of foolish ideas before they turn into foolish actions requires eliminating our wrong thoughts and motives. 

 LAST THOUGHTS: Everything that we do has consequences. It is vital to think before acting, to consider the effects of our choices. Think of your plans for today and consider what their long-range results may be.

   Until Next Time...

   Jim