Wednesday, July 30, 2014

Developing Your Mental Focus

Today's blog is contributed by Denise Friedman:


Today we are going to consider developing our mental focus.  What does God want us to focus on?  Because truly, all that matters is what He desires for us.  In order to re-set our mindset, we need to focus on the following:

God’s Power – Nothing (repeat that – nothing) can be accomplished through our own will or work that will even compare to what God has planned for us.  We need to focus on His power and call on that power!

God’s Promises – As we studied yesterday, God can not, will not lie to us.  When we look to Him to direct our path, he will fulfill His promises to us.

God’s Peace – John 16:33 “ I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace.  In this world you will have trouble. But take heart!  I have overcome the world.”  No matter what appears to be in chaos, confusion and disorder around us, we can be confident that God has overcome this already, so we can live in God’s peace.  How reassuring!

God’s Plans – We are reminded in Jeremiah 29:11, “For I know the plans I have for you ,” declares the Lord. “Plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future.”  God has plans for YOU!  Do not ever, ever let the enemy steal this scripture from you.  Do not ever, ever let the enemy tell you that you don’t matter or you can’t make a difference. Quote this scripture over and over until it is engrained within your heart.  This is a promise from the Almighty, Sovereign God specifically for YOU!

When you develop your mental focus on these four areas, it is not possible to experience defeat, failure, anxiety, worry, fear, depression, oppression or anything else that is negative.  When you dwell on these four areas, you can only experience God’s power, promises, peace and plans.

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