So, what are you thinking about?

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Your mind has a lot to do with the quality of your life. How you focus your thoughts and your mind will determine whether you will be stressed out or at peace. Our thoughts shape our behavior, our attitudes, and our actions. In other words, garbage in – garbage out.

So, what are you thinking about? The word “think” can be defined as – to consider, reflect, reason, and ponder. What we think about determines a part of who we are. The human mind is an incredible creation. It holds tremendous creative ability. Have you thought about how powerful your imagination is? Once you have an image in your mind, it is hard to remove it. Too often we let garbage rule our lives. We give the devil control of our minds by meditating on thoughts that do not line up with the Word of God. Then we reap the results of that carnal mindset – the fruits of the flesh as are described in Galatians 5: 19-21.

So again, what are you thinking about? Romans 12:2 says that we are to be transformed by the renewing of our minds. It is as we are transformed and our minds are renewed that we begin to see and understand God’s plan for our lives. A renewed mind is focused and directed by the Word. You will have wisdom, discernment, and insight.

Colossians 3:1-2 tells us “Since, then, you have been raised with Christ, set your hearts on things above, where Christ is seated at the right hand of God. .Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.” Or in other words set your mind on the things of God. You can do that by studying Scripture and getting to know God.

Finally a look at Philippians 4: 6-9. I’d like to look at these verses in steps.

Step 1 - “Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.”

If you do this, then the next verse is true.

Step 2 - “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.”

How do you keep from being anxious? By doing what it says in the next two verses.

Step 3 - “Finally, brothers, 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. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me--put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.”

So, what are you thinking about?
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