I know this is an old subject but always a worth while one to deal with. Why? We are ALL bombarded daily with images, messages, and agendas that are not good for us. Come on now admit it you struggle with your thought life just like I do . . . I know that I am not the only one that deals with this. I am not just talking about all the "evil" stuff (porn, drugs, etc.) but this includes stuff like "nobody likes me," "I am no good and the world would be a better place with out me," "I can't do this." You get the idea. So here goes, I have been meditating on these keys to thinking correctly.
1. Entertain It - hang out with it.
2. Examine It - This is always done underneath the bright lights of the Word of God.
3. Embrace or Embarrass It - which ever category it fits in depends on what you do with it. Embrace it so you can keep it. Embarrass it so it will run away.
4. Incorporate It - If your thought has survived this far then it must be a worthy thought so we must get it working and moving in our own life.
5. Express It - There is major power in your words to bring that thought to life.
Taken from my journal notes over the last two weeks. I am pretty sure that most of you can flesh out the Bible verses that go with these ideas. I have been writing them down but I felt for the purposes of this blog that you could have a little homework if you thought it was a worthy task.
But then again maybe this was just good spiritual therapy for me. I would be interested in your feedback.
Moving with Him,
Ed
1 comment:
I really enjoyed reading on this. I ask myself these questions when the negative thoughts and things in life come up, whether it involves work, family, or just finding an excuse to avoid doing something. I ask myself What source did it come from? Does it serve God's purpose for my life. So focusing on God daily, constantly in everything definatley renews my mind, and life. He is my strentgh!
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