Grace for Kingdom Thoughts

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Grace for Kingdom Thoughts

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Then Jesus placed his hands on the man’s eyes again, and his eyes were opened. His sight was completely restored, and he could see everything clearly. Mark 8:25 NLT

Grace for Kingdom Thoughts\n

Thoughts progress. They really do! Your thoughts are taking you somewhere, whether you realize it or not. The question is, where will you let them take you?\n

Your thoughts become your feelings, and many times, your feelings control your actions. If you are going to be successful in your Christian walk, or any other part of your life, for that matter, you need to understand that what you think truly does affect your life.\n

\u201cFor I know their works and their thoughts.\u201d\u2013 Isaiah 66:18\n

What does God know about your thoughts? Just look at the chapter and verse. The number 66 is double \u201cman\u201d or \u201ccarnal.\u201d The number 18 is 3×6, which is triple \u201cman\u201d or \u201ccarnal.\u201d In other words, God knows our thoughts, and what He sees is not good.\n

\u201cAnd God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.\u201d \u2013 Genesis 6:5\n

God even says your thoughts become your actions, or works, so the question you need to ask yourself is, \u201cWhat are my major thought patterns? Are they positive or negative?\u201d\n

Thoughts become emotions. Emotions, when not taken captive, become actions. Thinking about something frustrating? If you continue that thought process, your emotions will become frustrated. Then you will take your frustrations out on others.\n

If you want to upgrade to the next level of thinking, if you want to truly follow God and reflect Jesus in all you do, you have to work on controlling your thoughts. They really do lead down the road to actions and often, sin.\n

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Jesus-driven thinking helps and heals. This is what the Bible has to say on the subject: For to be carnally minded is death, but to be spiritually minded is life and peace. \u2013 Romans 8:6\n

The Cherokee nation knew it, too. Check out this spot-on tribal tale:\n

An old Cherokee chief was teaching his grandson about life. He told the boy, \u201cA terrible fight is going on inside me. It is a fight between two wolves. One wolf is evil. He is anger, envy, sorrow, regret, greed, arrogance, self-pity, guilt, resentment, inferiority, lies, false pride, superiority, and self-doubt.\"\n

The old man continued: \u201cThe other wolf is good. He is joy, peace, love, hope, serenity, humility, kindness, benevolence, empathy, generosity, truth, compassion, and faith.\u201d He then told the boy, \u201cThis same fight is going on inside you and inside every other person, too.\u201d\n

The grandson thought about it for a minute, then asked his grandfather, \u201cWhich wolf will win?\u201d The wise old chief replied, \u201cThe one you feed.\u201d\n

What wolf have you been feeding? Just know the wolf of evil thoughts will eventually devour you, and likely others as well. Thoughts become actions, and there is always collateral damage.\n

That\u2019s not you! You can control your thought life and ensure the evil wolf starves to death."}},"slug":"et_pb_blurb"}">Grace for Kingdom Thoughts

Thoughts progress. They really do! Your thoughts are taking you somewhere, whether you realize it or not. The question is, where will you let them take you?

“For I know their works and their thoughts.”– Isaiah 66:18

What does God know about your thoughts? Just look at the chapter and verse. The number 66 is double “man” or “carnal.” The number 18 is 3×6, which is triple “man” or “carnal.” In other words, God knows our thoughts, and what He sees is not good.

“And God saw that the wickedness of man was great in the earth, and that every imagination of the thoughts of his heart was only evil continually.” – Genesis 6:5

God even says your thoughts become your actions, or works, so the question you need to ask yourself is, “What are my major thought patterns? Are they positive or negative?”

Caught up in negative thought patterns? Stop it!

Grounded in FaithDeclare!

I refuse to entertain negative thoughts. I think about what is true, noble, praiseworthy, and of good report. My thoughts align with the mind of Christ and bring me peace, wonderful ideas, simple solutions to any problems, and new ways to live my life closer to Him. He gave me a will on purpose; He respected me enough to give me freedom to use it. I choose to use it to will His will.

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