Thought Life

For so long we have been taught on the importance of one's personal thought life. The way a person thinks determines character and actions (Prov. 23:7). Faith and belief are ways of thinking. Though faith originates with God, we choose to direct our thoughts toward God or toward the world. That is where the struggle not only begins but remains.

To know that we live in a fallen hedonistic world, sin is all around us. It confronts us first in our thought life. So we must try to be if not always be conscious of our thoughts and where they are leading us. Too bad that most that say “I have this under control” really don’t, those that espouse to preach and live it, don’t and make most feel like you are not really complete because they are better than you…what a crock…

A noted poet once said, "the world is too much with us." I put it this way, the attractions and distractions of everyday life make pure and moral thinking a challenging goal. If you read what Paul writes, he reminds us, “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).

This is a challenge, to safeguard our thoughts, it doesn’t mean we can control all that immediately enters our mind, but it does give us an opportunity to take some kind of action. Those things that are unhealthy will eventually corrupt anyone’s mind. If you are a believer, more so, a Christian, one should allow the Holy Spirit to guide them in making necessary changes in these areas (Gal. 6:7,8).

If we are to eliminate such things, one should replace them with things that are pure and reflect God’s moral standards and truths. Not those set by a person or their thoughts and opinions, but as an individual seek HIS guidance, have good counsel with a mature believer you can be accountable to/with.

One difficult one but huge in our life is that of fasting with prayer, this is to ask God to transform our minds and spirit. As the challenge arises….. Beware of those who say they have it all done…..most likely one will never know….until that day…. But look at their fruits He said………….