December 3 Devotion

Our thoughts directly affect how we live. So it is important for us to know how to take control of our thoughts. Because like dominoes falling over, one thought can affect the next one, then the next one, and so on. When we look at like this, and we understand that we can choose what we are thinking, that means we know we can be in control. 

I know I’ve had times where I could feel my mind going the wrong way. Drifting the wrong way. I’m sure most of us have. Probably all of us. Recently, I had a time where I felt intense anger towards someone who had wronged my daughter. Even now, when I think about it I can feel myself getting “riled-up” over it. When I do I shift my focus to something else. And then I feel a peace. The peace that only comes from God. 

What an awesome gift God has given us. Control. We have control because we can shift our thoughts to Jesus. When distracted, we can shift to Jesus. When upset, we can shift to Jesus. When anxious or depressed, we can shift to Jesus. Trusting him, we have a peace and hope that surpasses all that we are facing. And that means that we do not need to be controlled by our thoughts. Actually, it’s the exact opposite. That’s incredible. So whenever you feel your thoughts going astray, work to shift them back to Jesus. Let him help you. And know that he loves you. Always has. Always will.

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