Think Good Thoughts on Purpose

    We know that when God has renewed our mind with a fresh attitude we can choose to make right decisions.  For instances, we know that love is not necessarily a feeling but a choice.  We must also choose to think good thoughts about other people.  Take a moment and think good thoughts about someone you know, and see how much better you feel.

    Thinking good thoughts opens the door for God to manifest His good plan in your life.  So if you haven’t been working with the Holy Spirit to break old thoughts patterns and form new ones, it’s time to get started.  Think good thoughts about people on purpose, and as your attitude starts to change toward others, your relationships will also start to change for the better.  “to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.”Ephesians 4:23-24(NIV)

O gracious Father, through the power of the Holy Spirit gives us strength and the understanding for those that may bring confusion and chaos to our lives.  So we are able to think and be positive and not to think badly or to judge others for their actions or words.  Give us patience and knowledge that will remind and equip us with the grace as You would.   We proclaim peace and joy over our thoughts and a new understanding for others for Your glory.  Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is--his good, pleasing and perfect will. Romans 12:2(NIV) In Jesus name…Amen!

Attitude of Gratitude

    

    We all need to develop an “attitude of gratitude.”   This doesn’t mean we should live pretending nothing negative exists.  It simply means we make it our goal in life to be as positive as possible.  A positive approach opens the door for God to work.

     Go to bed tonight thinking everything you have to be thankful for.  Do the same thing tomorrow morning.  Thank God for everything….a convenient parking place; the fact you can walk, see, or hear; your children.  Don’t become discouraged with yourself when you fall short, and don’t quit.  Keep at it until you have developed new habits.

Dear Heavenly Father, through the power of the Holy Spirit, Give us wisdom and patience to have an “attitude of gratitude” ….we have our dark times when we have negative thoughts.   When we can only see the hardships we face and not appreciate the small stuff.  Father, we ask for forgiveness when we fall short we ask for strength and courage to rise and not let these things in our lives steal our joy.  Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God.  Philippians 4:4-6 (NIV)  Help us to develop new habits and helps to be better stewards of Your word.  Show us where we can improve to glorify Your name.   In Jesus name….Amen!