I was reading in “Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyers” in my nightly bubble bath, and the chapter I’m on is titled “Be Positive” I instantly thought of “Sunshine” and sharing some of her knowledge and insight with you.
Matthew 8:13 NLT “Then Jesus said to the Roman officer, “Go back home. Because you believed, it has happened.”
Do you struggle with belief? Life thrown so many curve balls it’s a wee bit hard to trust? Is it easier to live unexpectedly so you never have to face another disappointment? It never seems to change so why bother? Change is the reason to bother. Possibly you need to do some reflecting. Ask yourself what part you played in some of life’s results and then start praying and asking for help changing the behavior cycle you’ve developed.
Albert Einstein has been credited for this quote: “The definition of insanity is doing the same thing over and over again and expecting a different result.”
Some changes might require changes in routines, habits, haunts, friends, and OUR THINKING PATTERNS!!!
Quote: from Battlefield of the Mind-Joyce Meyers: “Positive minds produce positive lives. Negative minds produce negative lives. Positive thoughts are always full of faith and hope. Negative thoughts are always full of fear and doubt.” End Quote
It is not being proclaimed if you think positive, nothing negative will occur in your world, that’s preposterous, but it can change how you view said negatives.
Ex: The refrigerator has breathed its final breath. Instantly the mind will go to the cost and hassle of replacing dead refrigerator. Now is where you can choose positive or negative.
Negative: It figures, now I have to deal with this, the expense is just not in the budget. Why do these things always have to happen to me. You can get mad, gripe, possibly throw a tool, making everyone around you uncomfortable. I can describe these perfectly because I spent many years reacting in such a manner and still can. I often have to stop myself, say a prayer, and take a breath.
Positive: Dang, it finally gave all it had left. I knew this was coming as the repair man has been here to many times lately. This is certainly something I didn’t budget for but God knows my needs and will supply. I will save money in the long run by not paying the repair man every few months. Does this kind of reaction happen naturally or easily, for some personalities yes but for many, no, it takes practice and prayer. Repeat!!! Repeat!!! Repeat!!!
Romans 8:28 NCV “We know that in everything God works for the good of those who love him. They are the people he called, because that was his plan.”
God knows our situations, dilemmas, needs, hopes, dreams, and desires. So, the next time a wave of fear or doubt crash the beaches of your mind, send them right back out to sea. Refuse to give in to negative thinking; it’s a will and an action you have to consciously make but trust me from one working diligently on changing her thought patterns. It works, and It makes a difference.
Take your fears and doubts to the cross and ask Jesus and The Holy Spirit to change those thoughts to life, hope, and faith.
Be blessed today, try and be a blessing today. I love you guys. Thank you for joining me. 🥰
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