THINKING BETTER! 2

An unproductive mind thinks on worries, doubts, and discouraging disappointments which only lead to depressing thoughts. “As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he.” (Prov 23:7)  All of us have had moments where our minds became a “CATCH ALL.” When you choose to dwell on negative thoughts, you will end up with an unproductive mind and life.

Walt Disney in 1971 purchased 27,000 unproductive acres. On that land they discovered destroyed orange groves from the deep freezes that had destroyed a farmer’s crop. Walt had another plan that would produce something far more productive. He spent fifty cents an acre and built a world class Theme Park that would bring 19 million people annually from around the world. Today that same property produces $78 million a day. He took an unproductive piece of the world and made it one of the top eight places in the world that people go for entertainment.

What are you doing with your mind? Have you allowed God to make it productive or have you allowed the pressures and the stress factors of the world to make it barren? God can fill your mind with His factors that change everything about you and your future.

How about ALLOWING GOD to introduce you to:

HIS PLANS. “For I know the plans I have for you," says the LORD. "They are plans for good and not for disaster, to give you a future and a hope.” (Jer. 29:11)  Have you asked Him to direct and guide your steps in life? Ask Him about His will and plan, and hold on; He will open doors that no one can open but Him alone. When the marriage seems hopeless, your health falters and it’s seemingly over, NEVER give up on God finishing what He’s started.

HIS POWER. When God’s power operates in your life, everything changes. He gives each of us power to overcome the negative factors and forces that attempt to overwhelm us. Possibly you’ve been overwhelmed with the death of a friend, a spouse, rape, an abortion, a kid that’s gone haywire with alcohol, pills or drugs. All of these can lead to thoughts of hopelessness! Recently I talked with a young girl who has experienced such losses that she’s ready to end her life. Friend, God is the author of LIFE and He can change your trajectory forever. “LET HIM!”

HIS PEACE. He is Jehovah Shalom, the God of Peace. When God is in control of our lives, we allow him to rule and umpire our thoughts which leads to our emotions, then our decisions, then our actions, to our habits which lead to our character and ultimately our destiny. “And let the peace that comes from Christ rule in your hearts. For as members of one body you are called to live in peace. And always be thankful.”(Col 3:15)

So what’s ruling your thoughts, emotions and steps in your life today? “Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” (Phil 4:6, 7)  Live free today by allowing God to take the steering wheel of your life. Life is too short not to live with Him in control of your mind!