What a week once again, right.... Pressing through all the 'life' lessons and finding the JOY in it all. Let's face it, sometimes it is just not that easy to do - or is it? I think one of the things that I am really challenged on is the CHOICE that I have in determining my state of mind. Who am I allowing to fill my mind and what am I letting in my mind. We all have bad thoughts, however, how long do we let them stay there? Do we quickly squelch them out with a positive thought or do we dwell on it making our attitudes following what we are thinking. This challenges me because you know I sometimes don't just move it out, I dwell on it, analyze it and pick it to death! I know none of you do that, right! ;) Anyway, what I am getting at here is focus.
Colossians 3:2 says 'Set your mind on things above, not on earthly things'. I don't know about you, but this is sometimes hard to do. What really matters is how I am serving God with my actions and attitude. Have you ever heard the statement 'Actions speak louder than words'? Our actions follow our attitude. What we focus on and allow to stay in our mind directs our attitude. Therefore, it is like a chain reactions. What is in my head effects my attitude effects my actions (weather positive or negative).
Hebrews 4: 12-13 "For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edge sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. Nothing in all creation is hidden from God's sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account".
This verse makes me think. The person I am hurting the most with negative and ill thoughts is myself, which then spills over to others. It also makes me realize how to fill my mind with positive things is the Word of God! It is sharper than any double-edge sword. It can cut through the negative and allow us to be filled with positive. Another verse comes to mind:
Psalm 26:2-3 "Test me, O Lord, and try me, examine my heart and my mind; for your love is ever before me, and I walk continually in your truth". Can we truly say this? Lord examine my mind and heart. He knows everything - Psalm 139:1-3 "O Lord, you have searched me and you know me. You know when I sit and when I rise; you perceive my thoughts from afar, You discern my going out and my lying down; you are familiar with all my ways".
So how do we have JOY (Jesus Over You)... It starts in your mind and heart! Controlling your mind and thoughts. And by far, I am no expert! I mess up all the time, however, it is something I strive for. For the Lord to take over and help me clear my mind so I can Focus on the positive and allow Him to fill me! It is an everyday Choice! What are you choosing to do today?
Today I will leave you with a commandment of the Lord Jesus = Focus on it over and over and let it sink in deep into your Mind, penetrate your Heart, to be followed through by your Actions! And experience JOY!
Matthew 22:37 "Jesus replied: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul and with all your mind. This is the first and greatest commandment. And the second is like it: 'Love your neighbor as yourself.' All the law and the prophets hang on these two commandments.""
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