There are ways to help us screen our thoughts. Just because you have a thought doesn’t mean it came from you!
Remember that the devil is the father of all lies. If a thought you have is bad, or its intent is to steal from you in some way, we can be sure that it is from the devil. Because we know the devil is a liar, whatever he tells us about ourselves, we know the complete opposite is true.
If it is good thought (to bless, heal or prosper you), it is definitely from God. His thoughts toward you are always to bless you.
If it is an ugly thought (mean, impatient, or selfish), it is most likely the work of the flesh. This can be controlled by renewing our minds. We renew our mind by reading the Word of God, and once we do that we are enabled to tame the flesh!
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For More Insight Into This Topic
John 10:10
Jeremiah 11:29
Romans 12:1-2
Have you ever felt like your life is sometimes up and sometimes down?
What about plans you’ve made that you were excited about but now you feel like they’re not working out?
Think about the things you’d like to do for the Lord but due to the obstacles of life you’re wondering if they’re possible.
You see, your heart has a beat - and when you’re hooked to a heart monitor, the reading shows up and down.
Your heart needs both rhythms to function properly.
If you have all ups and no downs, that is a big problem. Likewise, if you have all the downs, that’s an even bigger problem! That is called a flat-line and it means you’re dead.
Similarly, in life, there will be ups and downs, but God said He’ll never leave you nor forsake you.
He will never change His mind about the plans He has for you. He will always walk with you through those ups and downs and He will never give up on you!
So, don’t abandon your plans, your dreams, or your purpose due to the highs and lows of life. Hold on tight to what God has for you
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For More Insight Into This Topic
Leviticus 26:12
Hebrews 13:5
Jeremiah 11:29