Finally,
brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever
things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely,
whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be
any praise, think on these things (Philippians 4:8).
Thoughts
are powerful. Your thoughts release signals. Have you ever observed that while
you may be thinking about something or someone, that person starts thinking
about you and possibly shows up? At other times, you may be thinking about
calling someone on the phone, and that person starts thinking of hearing from
you, or calling you. And sometimes, you could be thinking about a particular
thing, even though you’ve not said anything about it, someone near you starts thinking
the same thing.
Now if you
understand the spirituality of this and the science behind it, you’ll be amazed
and become more careful about the thoughts you allow. Don’t allow just any
thought in your mind, because thoughts can be transmitted. We all transmit
thoughts, and sometimes, we can transmit thoughts into our environment that
eventually affect us negatively.
For
example, your room could retain your thoughts. Remember, everything in life has
intelligence. The things in your room have memory; they receive information
from you; and whatever they get from you can remain in the room. You might have
heard the term “Walls have ears”; it’s a literal truth, a scientific truth, as
well as a proverb. So, in releasing the thoughts on your mind, be very careful
because you make something happen; it could either be what you want or what you
don’t want. Sure enough, whatever you make happen will be consistent with your
state of mind—your thoughts.
Always, the
Lord says to us, “Fear not!” It’s because if you allow thoughts of fear,
they’ll affect you negatively and cripple your faith; fear will stop the power
of God from flowing in your direction. So, discipline your mind and use it
correctly. Think happy and excellent thoughts. When negative thoughts come to
you—thoughts of discomfort, frustration, depression, anger, lack, etc.—refuse
them! Say, “No!” Then, utter words of faith, gratitude, and praise to the Lord
instead.
You can use
your mind to channel good things in your direction, and prevent the wrong
things from happening. Study our opening verse again and meditate on the kind
of thoughts you should have and transmit.
PRAYER: Dear
Father, I thank you for your Word that has the ability to produce your thoughts
in me—thoughts of abundance, strength, victory, success, faith and the good
life. As I study and meditate on your Word, my mind is renewed, transformed and
metamorphosed; positioned for the higher life of success, glory and unending
victory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
Further
Study: Luke 6:45 A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth
forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart
bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth
speaketh.
Romans 12:2
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of
your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect,
will of God.
Proverbs
4:23 Keep thy heart with all diligence; for out of it are the issues of life.
1-Year
Bible Reading Plan: 1 Thessalonians 1-2:1-16, Isaiah 54-56
2-Year BibleReading
Plan: John 5:19-27, 1 Kings 19
2-Year Bible
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