We must choose to have powerful thoughts over pitiful ones. The bible tells us to guard our hearts and minds therefore we must make a conscious effort to watch what we say and what we think. Just because no one can hear you does not mean we have the right to think whatever we want and allow our minds to become garbage cans. In actuality the Lord is very interested in our thoughts so we must be mindful. The enemy will place many thoughts into your head and make you think they are yours. Anxiety, fear, doubt, resentment, envy, jealousy, worry. Did you know that? So be aware of what you are thinking just as much as what you are saying. The saying goes "if you don't have anything nice to say, then don't say it"...well take it one step further and remind yourself "if you don't have anything nice to think, then don't think it at all". Lustful thoughts are extremely dangerous and the Lord looks upon that as committing adultery yet to you or me we would think it would be "harmless" to just "think about it". Hateful thoughts are the same as murderous thoughts so it is not to be taken lightly. The good news is we can overcome anything with the help of Christ Jesus for He overcame the world and has come to dwell in us to help us in all things, in all ways. So if you have been struggling with some dangerous and reckless thoughts, make this the day you recommit your mind. It will take time but there is nothing we can not do. So do it for yourself today for it will develop your mind and take it to a whole new level of being. And you will be at rest and at peace with your "whole self", both inner and outer and that is what the Lord wants for all of us...to be free of all bondage so be blessed in Him today and may you receive all that He has planned for you.
Philippians 4:13
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