MY DEAREST
How often do you receive forwarded text messages?
If very often, do you sometimes get annoyed by them?
Do you skip reading them?
Do you text back and say, “Pls. stop forwarding. I am busy.”
Do you acknowledge receipt of said messages?
I make it a habit to at least say “TY. God bless”, and have never asked anyone to stop forwarding messages.
Sometimes, certain messages are meaningful, full of wisdom, and often timely. These, I reread them slowly, and do forward them to some family members or friends who I believe might find the message apt or useful. (Thus, I am doing the same thing of forwarding messages; and I hope they at least read them or pray they don’t get annoyed by me or the messages!)
Today, I received this message:
“Great things start on a right frame of mind. What we think goes into our hearts, comes out from our mouths, shows in our actions, and shapes our character. Our thoughts can make or break us... So let us start the day with good thoughts and good intentions. “
The advice is worth heeding.
Our character is the result of our habits: our habits are formed by repeated behavior; our behavior is a result of our feelings; and our feelings come from our thoughts!
Yes, our actions are a reflection of our thoughts and intentions, whether good or bad.
Can we change our thoughts? Yes we can!
How? DO THE SHIFT!
Phil. 4:8 “ Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, if anything is excellent or praiseworthy, think about such things and the God of peace will be with you”
MY DEAREST FAMILY AND FRIENDS,
Everything, and every situation is neutral. How we look at them makes them positive or negative.
When we are thinking negatively, we should consciously CATCH ourselves doing so.
It may take a while to develop that self-awareness and realization, but practice makes it possible. Awareness is the first step.
After catching ourselves, shift our negative thoughts to positive and good ones.
Be happy! Be Positive!
Do the mental shift.