Thoughts.
They are amazing seeds, mighty giants, they can make you or break you. They are so powerful so much so that you are today what what your thinking has been and you will be tomorrow what your thinking currently is: "As a man thinketh, so is he"
Thinking is one of those things that we have no option as humans but to indulge in. And it really doesn't matter whether you like to think or not, you will find yourself thinking, one way or the other. The only choice you have is; what you will think about. You have the power to choose your thoughts!
Question then is, what will you be thinking about or rather, what will you choose to think about?
Your thoughts are very powerful and I think we have established that already. What I believe is really critical, is to be deliberate and purposeful about the content of our thoughts, because, truth be told, you will eventually reflect them. It's that simple.
So,
We shouldn't go about being careless with our thoughts, because ultimately, thoughts being seeds that they are, will eventually grow & manifest themselves and before long you have to 'match up to the music' of your careless thoughts, and sometimes the music might not be very pleasant.
Though our God is so loving, he will not interfere with your thoughts. It is part of the great expanse of your free will He gave to you and guess what, He chooses to honour your thoughts regardless of what they are.
So, really God has given us the power to chart the cause of our lives. Our success or failure is ultimately our own making and the person at the center of everything that happens to and for you is YOU! God provides the guidance, you make the decisions.
This is all too easy to say, but acting it out is where the challenge really lies.
Most of the things we hear on a day to day basis aren't really any new things. Not at all. Its all old stuff and proven things of which those who ACTED them out secured for themselves their desired dreams and ambitions.
The thing is,
Powerful thoughts will compel you to ACT, that is the truth of the matter.
If you lack the initiative to act, then the best place to check is your thoughts.
Is your thinking in line with what you desire according to the will of God?
Remember, it all starts with your thoughts. I am sure that is not news to you.
I said earlier on that our Loving Heavenly Father will always guide us but will leave the option to choose the course of action, to us.
Evidently, with regard to this subject of thinking , God, through Apostle Paul gave us this guidance:
"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. Philippians 4:8
Pause a little, Mm, waw! This is beautiful! This is a very generous and fertile ground to plant your thoughts - seeds!
Can we then honestly say we lack anything? Nay, that would be a big lie. But then our experiences of life tell us otherwise, right? Yes.
Why is it so then?
Simple, we take ourselves too seriously so much so that when things don't add up in our lives, (which, often times is inevitable) we start thinking and imagining the worst which eventually leads to the worst happening. It is not rocket science.
And here also is yet another great truth, a better one;
You can change anything at the point of thought.
Just remember to keep that in mind at all times.
What shall we say then?
Let's be kind to ourselves and follow what was revealed through Apostle Paul in Philippians 4:8. There is no harm in doing it.
After all, you only live here on earth once, and it is just right that you make the most of it. Change your thinking and change your life. 'Be transformed by the renewing of your mind' - Isn't that what the scriptures tell us? Yes of course.
And that in turn should help you do the will of our Father - Win Souls to the Kingdom.
Yet personally,
I know it is not that easy (I do fall short of my best intentions sometimes), however, I try to keep at it by God's grace & mercy, and therein I find myself always strengthened and encouraged in Christ. So, I encourage you to take advantage of God's grace & mercy as well, and keep at it. The results will be worth it.
'For it is not of him that runneth or willeth, but of God who gives grace & mercy'
Thanks for reading.
Peace & Love
Libs
