What are you thinking about?
Many people today are thinking of the many things that need to be done. The endless list of to-do’s, the many issues of life that we face and the hopeless state of the world. Sounds depressing, huh? More than a few people are plagued by thoughts that cloud their mind with endless clutter.
What your mind stays thinking about will determine your joy or unhappiness. Our tendency as human beings is to constantly think on negative things. The thoughts that we have that are focused on the negative will cause us to fear and grow in despair. It is easy for us to think of all the bad things in life because there are so many. Sickness, disease, financial troubles, family problems and even WORK! Dwelling on these will replace hope with despair.
The enemy of our souls reminds us of all the bad things in life. He knows that if you focus on those you will not focus on God. Satan destroys a Christian’s joy by making them dwell on the negative. Colossians 3:2 says, "Set your mind on things above, not on things of the earth." What a thought!
We must dwell on the provision of God. We must dwell on the promises of God. We must dwell on the power of God. All of these are guaranteed for the believer in the Scriptures. Why not think on these things? Take your mind off the chaos of the world…the fears of what is happening around us. Think of how God said, "I will never leave you nor forsake you."
God gives peace to those who focus on Him not their circumstances. Isaiah said, "God keeps them at perfect peace whose mind is stayed upon the Lord." Keep you mind on God and watch everything work out around you. God will work on your behalf. Think on the good things. Think on things from above. You will find joy instead of confusion.
Life of a Pastor Blog 
I try to think about how it will be when I leave this life and go to be with the Lord. I keeping telling myself how great it will be. No more sickness, pain, taxes, or things of this world. But
I also thank him for allowing me to stay just a little while longer, to enjoy life and have fun with all of my friends. If you have no sense of humor how can you enjoy life with all its daily disappointments. Thats why God gave me you, so
I can enjoy life and pick on you. If you have problems in life, not everyone needs to know it. If
you cried all night, then get up the next morning with a smile. Love ya, keep in touch so I can vent.
GO COWBOYS
What happened to the Cowboys? Speaking of disappointments:)
I don’t know what it is but you know what to say to make a person feel better!! This message really hit home with me especially after today! I was in the dumps!!
thank you for the encourageing words!
God bless
sheila
Philippians 4:4-9
4Rejoice in the Lord always: and again I say, Rejoice.
5Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
6Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
7And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
8Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
9Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.