As One Thinketh

 

         For as he thinks within himself, so he is. (Proverbs 23: 7)

 

We are what we think, and our lives are controlled by our thoughts. It is true that we have been thrown much negativity in 2020—but we must ask what we are doing with it? Are we allowing it to rule our thoughts? James Allen writes a book that addresses these questions entitled, As a Man Thinketh. In it he writes:

 

“Good thoughts and actions can never produce bad results; bad thoughts and actions can never produce good results. This is but saying nothing can come from corn but corn, nothing from nettles but  nettles.   Men  understand this law in the natural world, and work with it; but few understand it in the mental and moral world (though its operation there is just as simple and undeviating).”

 

Are you thinking about the news of the day and how bad things are, or how someone hurt your feelings, or how your life seems to be going in the wrong direction—or just standing still? These thoughts will not move you in the right direction. Know that God loves you and has much in store for your life.  As we begin a new year let’s  make sure our thoughts  are on God’s promises. Let’s meditate on His word—for His word brings forth  life:

 

3 1 The words of God giveth life. 5 Trust in God. 7 Fear him. 9 Honor him. 11 Suffer his correction:  21 To them that follow the word of God, all things shall succeed well. (Proverbs 3