To Think Like Jesus, First Think Of Jesus

Fix your thoughts on Jesus.  

– Hebrews 3:1

When you think about the same things over and over, do thoughts like these play in your head?:

“I can’t believe she said that!”  

“He was so rude.  I wish I’d had a better comeback.”  

“Why am the slowest runner out here?  I’m so fat!”

“She always gets the breaks.  No one ever notices how hard I work.”

“Why did I do that again?  Haven’t I learned by now?”

“When is it going to get easier?  I’m exhausted, depleted, and ready to quit!”

Now imagine your thoughts creating pathways in your brain, like well-worn hiking trails on a mountainside.  It’s easy to see the trails from a distance because so many people have passed that way.  The frequent footsteps prevent anything from growing.  

God’s word tells us to, “Fix your thoughts on Jesus.”  We are to think about Jesus all day, every day?  How is that even possible?    

One way to think about Jesus and think like Jesus is to invite Him into every part of your day.  When you’re planning events, invite Jesus into your decisions. When good things happen in your day, acknowledge His gifts and thank Him right away.  When bad things happen, ask Him for help and guidance.  Tell Him you trust Him.   And when you find your brain full of worry and fear, stop, take a deep breath, and thank God you are not alone.  

What thoughts do you want carving the pathways in your brain?  Your thoughts or Jesus’ thoughts?  Thoughts of anger or thanksgiving?  Thoughts of criticism or compassion?  Thoughts of hatred or grace?  Thoughts of lies or truth?

Let’s fix our thoughts on the One who loves us, guides us, and wants to be invited into every detail of our days. 

The power of giving God thanks will ignite your faith and change the world!

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