Thoughts are the basic, most fundamental fragments of our mind which control the way we perceive and respond to reality.
Thoughts could be built upon or discarded depending on the nature of the thought as it pertains the thinker's choice. In
other words, the thinker can choose what he or she wants to think upon at any given time. Now thoughts could be influenced depending on the exposure of the thinker, his mind, his environment, his subordinate desires or fantasies as we'd prefer to call it.
Thoughts, not skill or ability could make or mar any man, God made us know the thoughts he had towards us, which are of peace and not evil. [Jer. 29:11]
Thoughts could go as far as how we perceive God. Think wholesome thoughts concerning God and His perfect will for you.
Let the word govern your thoughts. Thoughts play a vital role in framing our reality as believers. Paul warned saying "Be careful that no one takes you captive through philosophy and empty deceit based on human tradition..."[Col. 2:8 CSB]
Your thoughts build you up or tear you down. Identify the unhealthy thoughts (tares) growing in your mind field today and weed them off in the place prayer and word study. The battle is a battle of the mind and you must win! God bless you!
I wear my persecution like a badge of honour. Jesus was a carpenter, he never faced bitterness and threats until he started working the works of God.
Peter was a fisherman, He never got whipped and arrested until he healed the lame man at the beautiful gate.
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Stephen in Acts 7, wise and of good report, until he started performing signs and wonders which caused him to be summoned before the religious leaders.
Dear Believer, the life of power is also a life of persecution, the world wants you calm and collected. Refuse to be tamed!
Be that burning and shining light! Preach the gospel unreservedly and and make up your mind to accept all the honour and persecution that comes with it.
The world is passing away along with it's desires but whosoever does the will of God abides forever. (1Jn 2:27)