“For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.”
Proverbs 23:7
Thoughts. The kind you think about can either bless your mind or curse it. We need to see how important our thoughts are. What kind of thoughts are dominating your thinking right now? Does it work? Is it money? Is it a sin? Is it worry? Is it fear? Is it your problem? In other words, what kind of food have you been feeding your mind with?
“For God has not given us a spirit of fear,
but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
2 Timothy 1:7
Imagine a strong and healthy tree standing tall, its branches full of vibrant green leaves and sweet, ripe fruit. The tree isn’t stressed about producing fruit or worried about shedding old, dead leaves. It simply receives what it needs — sunlight, water, and nutrients from the soil — and everything else happens naturally. The healthy sap flowing within the tree is filled with life-giving nutrients, pushing out the dead leaves and making room for new growth.
My Declaration of Faith:
So much of the battle I face each day happens in my mind. Negative thoughts try to creep in: thoughts of fear, failure, or worst-case scenarios. But I don’t have to let those lies take root. God’s Word reminds me that “we have the mind of Christ” (1 Corinthians 2:16).
“This is the day the Lord has made. Let us rejoice and be glad in it.”
Psalm 118:24
God made all of us emotional beings. We may experience joy, enthusiasm, or passion at times. Other times, we may experience grief, sorrow, or discouragement. We all have feelings, yet feelings do not necessarily give us the truth, as emotions are not facts. You may feel down and depressed when you get up in the morning, but with a cup of coffee, you will feel much better. Feelings can shift in an instant.
My Declaration of Faith:
When I’m tempted to focus on my weaknesses or the challenges in front of me, I remember that God calls me to shift my gaze from myself to Jesus. In His eyes, because I am in Christ, “as He is, so are we in this world.” (1 John 4:17)
