We Become What We Think About.

Turn off that Movie Theater of the Mind.

Or at least change the Movie. As Earl Nightingale, an American Motivational Speaker and Author, known as the "Dean of Personal Development," declared, "We become what we think about." Not only is this true, but it is also Biblical. 

What happens when bad stuff happens in our lives? Loss of a Loved One. Loss of a Job. Breakups. Discovery of Sickness. Whatever it may be. We, as Humans, have a tendency to go to that most famous of all Movie Theater in the World. We go to the lobby. We get our Popcorn and big Soda, we sit in the not so comfortable seats, and we watch the Movie. We watch the events unfold over and over again. Oh, we may throw in there some "What Ifs?" and "If Onlys." But we play the events over and over again.

Our friends and Family try to help. They say things like "It is what it is." Or "Life goes on." Or "Time heals all wounds." ETC. But there we sit, watching it over, and over, and over, again.

Sometimes, we find ourselves angry that we are where we are in life. We look around and we see others doing so well, and we are struggling to pay our bills. We can't go on a Cruse whenever we want. We can't buy that new toy for our kid. We can't live in a Million Dollar Mansion. It's not fair. So we play the "Woe is me" Movie, over and over, again.

Sometimes, it does not even have to be a catastrophic, or life changing event. Sometimes, everything seems to be going right. Good Job. Great relationship. Money in the Bank. Yet, you are depressed. Sometimes when all is well, you are worried that it will not last. "What If?" "What if it all ended tomorrow?" So the Movie you are watching is what you feel will happen if it all goes away.

Time to change the Movie. Why? "We become what we think about." Like I said, this is not only true, but it is also Biblical..

{Philippians 4:6-8}

"Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God. And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.

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."

C.S. Lewis told us "Aim at heaven and you will get earth thrown in. Aim at earth and you get neither." What do you mean? I'm not suppose to think about things that are happening right now in my life??? I'm not suppose to worry about the bad stuff?

{Isaiah 43:16, 18-19}

"Thus saith the Lord, which maketh a way in the sea, and a path in the mighty waters; Remember ye not the former things, neither consider the things of old. Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert."

If you are a Child of God, you can also claim this in Romans 8

"28 And we know that all things work together for good to them that love God, to them who are the called according to his purpose."

Oh we may not understand it at the time. Every situation is different. But if we set our mind, and vision on things above, as the Word declares us to..

{Colossians 3:1-3}

"If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God."

Trust God, and He will take care of whatever it is. Who is in charge of your life? Circumstance? Others? You? Or is God? Do you call God "Daddy?" Yet you have decided to do whatever on your own? God is bigger than ANYTHING in your life. Who are you trusting in?

But it's not only focusing on the negative stuff that happens in your life. Sometimes, it is when we focus on things we should not, that causes negative things TO happen in our lives. You have heard it said, as it is written...

{Galatians 6:7}

"Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap."

But thinking about something is not Sin? Right? No. But thinking about something can LEAD to Sin. This is why the Tenth Commandment is this..

{Exodus 20:17}

"Thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's house, thou shalt not covet thy neighbour's wife, nor his manservant, nor his maidservant, nor his ox, nor his ass, nor any thing that is thy neighbour's."

This is why Jesus told us..

{Matthew 5:28}

"But I say unto you, That whosoever looketh on a woman to lust after her hath committed adultery with her already in his heart."

Why?

{James 1:14-15}

"But every man is tempted, when he is drawn away of his own lust, and enticed. Then when lust hath conceived, it bringeth forth sin; and sin, when it is finished bringeth forth death"

You want the right kind of Life? You must have the right Mind. If you want to "get over it", "Move on," "Stop hurting?" You want God to truly Bless you and your Life? You must shut down that Movie Theater, or you must at least, change the Movie. If you think on the negative, then negative is what you will receive. If you think on Godliness, then Godliness is what you receive.

You have the power to change your Life. You have the power to overcome. Through the Blood of Christ, through the Holy Spirit, YOU have the ability to bring forth Blessings or Curses into you life, simply by what you spend your time thinking about. You are a Child of God. Do you not think that your Daddy is bigger than anything in your life? Do you not think He only wants what is best for you? Jesus put it this way...

{Luke 11:11-13}

"If a son shall ask bread of any of you that is a father, will he give him a stone? or if he ask a fish, will he for a fish give him a serpent? Or if he shall ask an egg, will he offer him a scorpion? If ye then, being evil, know how to give good gifts unto your children: how much more shall your heavenly Father give the Holy Spirit to them that ask him?"

STOP WATCHING THE MOVIE. Stop thinking of what happened. Stop worrying about what might happen. Stop worrying at all. God is your Daddy, and He has your back. Simply trust in Him. If we become what we think about, and we do, then be mindful of what you are thinking.

Do you know Jesus as your Savior? Have you been adopted into the Family of God? If not, say this Prayer. Right now. Wherever you may be. Say it in your own words, and do not doubt in your heart. God will hear you. He will send the Spirit of Life to you. Let us Pray..

"Oh heavenly Father, Lord God. I am a sinner. I know this. I know there is nothing I can do to change that. But I know you can. I accept Jesus's sacrifice for me. I repent my sins. Please send the Spirit of Adoption into my life. Help me to get to know the real you. Save me. Please. In the name of Jesus, Amen!"

That's it. It really is that simple. Now go tell someone what you have just done. "That if thou shalt confess with thy mouth the Lord Jesus, and shalt believe in thine heart that God hath raised him from the dead, thou shalt be saved." {Romans 10:9} You need to find a Church that God leads you to, and be Baptized the way Jesus said to be. You are now a Child of God. A new Creature. You "have put off the old man with his deeds, and have put on the new man, which is renewed in knowledge after the image of him that created him." {Colossians 3:10}

If you want to tell me, or comment, question, give testimonials, or just say "Hi," the Email is opntalk@gmail.com

The grace of the Lord Jesus Christ, and the love of God, and the communion of the Holy Ghost, be with you all. Amen. {2 Corinthians 13}

Until next time, be Blessed, be a Blessing, and Jesus IS Lord..