Stinkin' Thinkin'

I've been reading Joyce Meyer's Battlefield of the Mind and can I just say I am so glad to know that I am not the only one that has struggles here!

She's right, we have stinkin' thinkin' and in so many areas of our lives. I find myself thinking wrong thoughts almost constantly!

When reading others' blogs I often why they can always "seem" to be so positive and always uplifting. Joyce says this takes a lot of time and practice to get rid of the stinkin' thinkin' - and that it also takes a lot of God. I pray that one day, sooner rather than later, my walk will be mature enough to focus on the positive. In the meantime I will continue to remind myself in my walk that this is part of the process - even if I don't understand it. I know that the enemy is fighting this war in my mind and while he thinks he is getting to me, I also know it is all part of the process to recognize that it is the enemy who is interfering with my spirituality and so I learn to rely on Jesus for my strength. I also have learned to accept that I need to ask for His forgiveness when I do allow my thoughts to take me captive. Even when Satan tells me I don't deserve to ask or to pray, I know that I am worth it! I am that lost sheep and He is my Shepherd.

I highly recommend Joyce's book and I know I will be reading it again just as soon as I am complete with it.

Christmas

Christmas this year to me means reconnecting with God and Christ, I have usually finished my shopping by this time but haven't exactly started and that is okay. I don't have big plans other than to give my heart and my mind to focus on Christ. It has been a long time since I have really invested in my relationship with Him and it has shown.

I am loved

Through this world of woes and all that comes with it - one thing always warms my heart is knowing I am loved. God sent His son for me because He loves me and Christ is my savior and will always love me. No matter how down I get, remembering this always makes things better.