Thought Life

Victory in our Thought Life,

Anger, hatred, love and joy.

Our thoughts create a pattern,

And a habit has been formed.

It takes the Fruit of the Spirit,

To block what tries to come.

To eliminate the negative,

Where Satan’s work is done.

He wants control of our thought life,

To manipulate and steer.

He knows the power of the mind,

Where peace is often robbed by fear.

We wrestle not with flesh and blood,

But principalities and powers bold,

God’s power and thoughts are so much higher,

And it’s His Hand that we must hold.

The word of God is the tool we use,

To fight and overcome.

Think on these things . .

It’s within our reach.

That’s where the battle is Won.

Wendi Maddox

Author’s Look~

Our Thought Life. How often do we Think about it? It is a whole life of it’s own, that directs more things than we realize. What we DO, starts with what we THINK. From the smallest mundane decisions, to the really big transforming ones . . we act on what our mind is telling us. Actions are dictated from the THOUGHTS that we have embanked in our “system” as TRUE and ACCEPTABLE. Once a thought is established in our pattern of thoughts . . we just react without decisive thinking many times.

Unfortunately, the enemy is well aware of this, and uses it to it’s highest capability. We are too easy a victim sometimes. Negative thought- done- accepted-believed-acted upon. Before we know it, a habit has been formed, and entrenched in our brain pathways.

Our Thought Life is what Rev. Ron Becton was preaching to the congregation about, on that Sunday in July of 2000. Yes, almost 21 years ago- nothing new under the sun, wise King Solomon once said:). Satan doesn’t even have to come up with new tactics . . .the old one works just fine . . . unfortunately.

You have to shake yourself and realize- the power of the mind– and all that it steers in your life.

You don’t have to live in negative thoughts and actions. Break free and live on higher ground. The key to unlock it, is found in God’s Word. He empowers us there. Think on THESE things. Prayer– communing with God, reading His Word– seeking Him-Thinking on Him. Letting the Fruit of the Spirit have place in your life- Love, Joy, Peace, Patience, Kindness, Goodness, Faithfulness, Gentleness, Self-Control.

THIS is where you change your thoughts- where you empower yourself through God’s power working IN you, transforming your heart and mind.

You don’t have to stay in negativity, which only has the power that you give it. There is another way- a higher way- God’s way. THIS IS HOW WE OVERCOME!

Ephesians 6:12 (KJV) . . .For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.

Philippians 4:8 ( KJV) “Finally, 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.”

THINK ON THESE THINGS!