Watching Our Thoughts

Many of us know that we are to watch our language and the words we use with other people, for it can either build them up or tear them down. But many of us don't think of having to watch our thoughts, because they are inside of our head, and they can't really affect anyone else. The thing is that what we think about in our heads does have a great impact on us, and the people around us. That is why God warns in Philippians 4:8 what we are to think about: "Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things." God gives us what we are to think about, because he has our best interest at heart. If you walk around thinking that you are a failure, then you are going to act like a failure, falling short of God's plan for you. Compare that to walking through life, thinking about God's power and love, then you are going to live like that, and not only affect your life for God's glory, but it will affect the people around you too. So next time that you are left alone with your thoughts again, ask yourself if what you are thinking about is praise worthy to God, or not. 

Dear Heavenly Father,
Thank you for knowing me inside and out, and knowing everything I think about. I pray that you help me to watch my thoughts, so that they are glorifying to you. Amen.