What luck for rulers, that men do not think. ~Adolph Hitler
Did you ever stop to think, and forget to start again? ~Winnie the Pooh
No problem can withstand the assault of sustained thinking. ~Voltaire
Too often we... enjoy the comfort of opinion without the discomfort of thought. ~John F. Kennedy
Invest a few moments in thinking. It will pay good interest. ~Author Unknown
We spend our days in deliberating, and we end them without coming to any resolve. ~L'Estrange
Our job is not to make up anybody's mind, but to open minds and to make the agony of the decision-making so intense you can escape only by thinking. ~Author Unknown
The world we have created is a product of our thinking; it cannot be changed without changing our thinking. ~Albert Einstein
No amount of energy will take the place of thought. A strenuous life with its eyes shut is a kind of wild insanity. ~Henry Van Dyke
Knowing their thoughts, Jesus said, “Why do you entertain evil thoughts in your hearts? Matthew 9:4
Jesus brings up something important,thoughts can come out of our hearts. We usually think of thoughts coming from the mind.
My challenge for you today is to take a look at your thoughts. Whether from the heart or mind a person must be able to (1) be aware of their thoughts and take inventory (2) acceptance-submit yourself to God and the truth about who He is, who you are and how He wants His people to think and live (3) take action in order to either keep that thought alive or attempt to dispel it.
If you are able to determine both (1) and (2), then (3) will come easier. You have to know what the problem is in order to fix it.
Let the brain fitness begin.
(1) Aware there is problems. Take inventory of changes/improvements that may need to be made. Some examples can be:
> Temptations: lack of self-control, lack of self-discipline, emotionalism/drama, over reacting, worry, anxiety
> Complaining and pity parties about: your weight, bad habits, past hurts, asking why me, loss of loved one, unresolved issues, relationship, finances, illness.
> Pride- do you think you are better than others?
> To much counsel from others.
> Expectations of others. (Dangerous especially if you are trying to anticipate the way a person SHOULD react and deal with situations)
> Personality-are you trying to be someone you are not? Know your personality
> Time wasted on thoughts - how much?
> Trouble making decisions.
> Planning your schedule and time management.
> Putting yourself down-what do you say about yourself? Are you agreeing with negative things others have said about you recently or a long time ago?
> “I” syndrome – you start many of your sentences with “I.”
> Have you been honoring your Mother and Father?
Make your list and then you can move to part (2) Acceptance.
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