![]() Whatever our minds focus on is what will play out in our lives and eventually shape who we are. Solomon teaches us to be careful how we think, because the quality of our thoughts will always determine the quality of our life. Instead, he spoke of more important things such as the value of controlling their thoughts, which determine how they felt and how they lived. Our key verse today give us wise advice on dealing with thoughts: “Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life” (Proverbs 4:23).This passage was written by King Solomon for the benefit of his own sons.Īs I read this chapter, I noticed although Solomon was king, he didn’t focus on advising about royal matters like how to handle money, job responsibilities or best tips for leading the kingdom. In fact, my thoughts often made me feel as if I were sinking mentally, emotionally - and at times, even spiritually. I didn’t want to feel discouraged or fearful, but my heart was heavy, and my negative thoughts were weighing down not only my emotions, but my outlook on life. I didn’t want to feel unhappy, but my thoughts constantly drifted toward focusing on my unhappy circumstances. I didn’t want to feel sad, but my thoughts stayed consumed with all the things that made me sad. You see, life had been unusually hard for many months due to a painful situation in my marriage, and as a result, my negative thoughts were running my life. They never ceased to remind me of my shortcomings and flaws, making me feel inferior and often without value, and they constantly tried to pull me down with discouragement or hopelessness, stealing my peace and joy. ![]() They often caused me to feel offended, angry or hurt, whether it was truly justified or not. They would dictate how I reacted to situations or conversations. ![]() They would often cause my emotions to feel out of control, making me feel out of control, too. They controlled how I felt in the morning, and when I went to sleep. I knew they were there, but I tried to ignore them and deny their existence. “Be careful what you think, because your thoughts run your life.” Proverbs 4:23 (NCV)
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