What’s on your mind?

Today's blog was contributed by Denise Friedman:

“For as he thinks in his heart, so is he …” – Proverbs 23:7 (NKJV)

What have you been thinking about recently?  I don’t mean fleeting thoughts, but what thoughts have been occupying your mind?  Take a minute and write this down – this thought should pop onto the page easily.  We all have thoughts that occupy our mind.  For many of us, the thoughts that occupy our mind tend to trend toward the negative.  The “what ifs” take control and often can lead to fear, anxiety and depression if we allow them.  This week, our challenge is going to be to reset our mind and focus on that which brings life, not death, love, not hate, and peace, not angst. 

Let’s revisit the original question posed – what’s on your mind?  Are you thinking about that job you will never be able to get, that financial situation which will never be resolved, that relationship which doesn’t exist or has failed, the child you will never have or the child who will never find his/her way? 

Just for today, let’s reframe our thoughts.  Instead of dwelling on what you don’t want, re-set your mind onto what you do want.  Just for today, think about the job that you are qualified for which you will get.  Just for today, think about those bills which will be paid in full.  Just for today, think about that future spouse who is waiting anxiously to meet you or that seemingly lifeless marriage which will be revitalized.  Just for today, think about the children you will have or the child who will surrender their hearts and lives to Jesus. 

 

 

 

At the end of the day, reflect on the day you have had.  Was it a better day?  Did you feel more optimistic?  Are you in a better frame of mind?  I hope the answer to all of these is YES!  If so, then do this again tomorrow, and all the tomorrows after that.