I choose what I think !

Tuesday August 17, 2021

I choose what I think !

Philippians 4:8 Besides, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovable, whatever merits approval, whatever is virtuous and praiseworthy, be the object of your thoughts.

Imagine having all your thoughts projected onto the big screen for all to see ! How many of them would make you blush ? Which ones would push you to hide ? Do you think this is a disaster scenario ? Yet we must understand that one day everything will be brought to light, and that we will be confronted with the thoughts that we have accepted, that we have entertained in our secret garden.

The advice of the apostle Paul is possible ! We too easily accept the mistaken thought that we can't handle what's going on in our head. However, we have the capacity to accept or refuse the thoughts that assail us. Like all areas of discipline, it takes effort, but it is possible !

The first thing is to clearly define where this thought that assails us comes from. And yes, everything that goes through our head does not necessarily come from our inner being. The spiritual world, whether of God or of darkness, can suggest thoughts to us. The first question we should ask ourselves when a thought comes to us is, would I feel ashamed if that thought came to light ? If the answer is yes, we have the capacity to reject it.

The second thing is to put us in a healthy environment. Let me explain : if you are constantly confronted with obscene images, don't be surprised if you think of obscenities ! Cut yourself off as much as possible from anything that will infiltrate your area of ​​weakness. Anything that a young child should not see or hear should not be seen or heard by children of God.

Third, don't let our thoughts wander. When we begin to discipline ourselves in our thinking, it is important to replace the thoughts that we reject with good, true, honorable, pure thoughts... By force, because it takes perseverance, we will find that our thoughts are more and more focused on our God and his Word.

Good reflection.

Source (Ezekiel 37 Ministries)