Think Positive!

“Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things. The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.
God’s Provisions

But I rejoiced in the Lord greatly, that now at last you have revived your concern for me; indeed, you were concerned before, but you lacked opportunity. Not that I speak from want, for I have learned to be content in whatever circumstances I am. I know how to get along with humble means, and I also know how to live in prosperity; in any and every circumstance I have learned the secret of being filled and going hungry, both of having abundance and suffering need. I can do all things through Him who strengthens me.” Philippians 4:8-13

As Christians we need never suffer with thoughts of low self-esteem or defeat. There may be times when we feel down or battle worn, but never defeated. Jesus Christ has conquered the power of sin and death. He is our sufficiency for ever need we face. No matter what the circumstance, He is with us and for us.

The most powerful message we can feed our minds is the message of the cross and that God loves us eternally and unconditionally Paul learned to be content in every situation of life because He knew the Son of God was watching over him. How could he possibly fail?

Whether in need or in abundance, Paul’s sufficiency was rooted in Jesus Christ. His mind was tuned into the powerful possibilities of God, not the doubt and discouragement of the world. Though times of suffering, even to the point of death, Paul remained firm in his faith.

Ask God to help you exchange any negative thoughts you may have for God’s perspective. You will find that God never uses words of confusion, doubt, fear, or hopelessness. Instead, He always gives us words of hope. Victory, peace, blessing, triumph, and love. Cultivate God’s blessing by learning to walk in light of His victory.

“Have this attitude in yourselves which was also in Christ Jesus.” Philippians 2:5