What Are You Thinking?

Proverbs 23:7 

“For as He thinks in His heart, so is He."  

Many philosophers take this idea but God said it first in the book of Proverbs. We are what we think.

What we think, is what we become.

The happiest and most fulfilled people are those who focus on the Word of God and His promises. They are intentional about maintaining joy and gratitude to honor God with their lives. We can have the same experience. If we want to be happy and joyful, we must affirm all the good and it becomes part of our nature to emit joy.

Here Are Some Suggestions For A Happy and Successful Mindset

1. Start your day with Scripture: "This is the day the Lord hath made - let me rejoice and be glad it in" (Psalm 118:24)
2. Do not speak negative words about other people, situations, or feelings
3. Thank God for everything in your life - both the good and the bad.  Then remind yourself that God has a better plan in mind when we place our trust in Him
4. Expect only the best and then go get it
5. Be careful what you think about: As Philippians 4:8 reminds us, "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honorable, 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."

One Minute Reflection
What do you think about all day long?

"Whether you think you can, or you think you can't, you are always right."  (Henry Ford) 

Excerpt from Fox, Tracy. Having A Heart For God Devotional: 365 Days of the One Minute Bible Study (Kindle Locations 474-503).