“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?
“If then you were raised with Christ, seek those things which are above,
where Christ is, sitting at the right hand of God. Set your mind
on things above, not on things on the earth.”
Colossians 3:1-2
To live the life God intended for you to live, you must learn to set your affection at another level. A level that I would call the “Heavenly Level.” The Word of God said to seek after those things which are above. But a lot of God’s children have been seeking those things that are on the earth. They are after money, possessions, wealth, prestige, power, etc., on an earthly level instead of on the heavenly level. These earthly things may satisfy them momentarily, but they will never give them eternal gratification. So, does that mean that God doesn’t want me to have a bank account and all other things that pertain to this life?
“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.
“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.
