A ray of hope

Therefore, preparing your minds for action. (1 Peter 1:13 ESV)

How to change our way of thinking:

- When a negative message pops up, replace it with a positive one. “Rejoice in the Lord always. Again I will say, rejoice!” (Philippians 4:4)

- When faced with an obstacle or bad news, pray for a solution and imagine the good that God can bring to pass even out of a messy situation. “All things work together for good to those who love God.” (Romans 8:28)

- When things seem to go all wrong remind yourself that, no matter how small, there is always a ray of hope in each situation and a light at the end of every tunnel.  “I may have fallen, but I will get up; I may be sitting in the dark, but the Lord is my light.” (Micah 7:8)

- When going to sleep or doing exercises, instead of wandering off into negative self-talk, count your blessings and meditate on all the things in your life that have worked out.  “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.” (Philiphians 4:8)

- When you’re feeling overwhelmed, fill your mind with thoughts of God’s goodness and love toward you. “I know the plans I have for you, declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.” (Jeremiah. 29:11) [1]

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 Most powerful is he who has himself in his own power. - Seneca

[1] Activated The Positive Mindset