Happy Monday. “You are not what you think you are, but what you think, you are.”
I wonder how many thoughts go through our heads in a day.
We are so affected by our thought life, much of which is so negative.
Just today, I did a pretty dumb thing. I said (to no one in particular), “I’m so dumb.” Immediately, I confessed it to God and said, “I have a good, creative mind, that makes mistakes.” Then I laughed at me.
Negative self talk, or thinking, is not pleasing to our Father. He says He thinks precious thoughts about us, His children.
We are expert at thinking limiting thoughts…
“I’m not as good as…”
“I was behind the door when talents were passed out.”
“I can’t…”
“I wish I could…”
And “as he thinketh in his heart, so is he.”
Do we have control over what comes into our head? Of course.
Mrs. Marlene Evans used to call it “flip-side” thinking.
Turn the ugly, negative thoughts into true, beautiful ones—aligned with Philippians 4:8.
A good prayer as we try to have a better, more successful thought life could be Psalms 139:23, “Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts.” Because out of the good treasure of the heart (thoughts) come good things and vice versa.
I am amazed that Paul said in 2 Corinthians 10:5 that a weapon in our spiritual warfare is our thought life, and bringing it to the obedience of Christ. Important to realize!
Do you not see that we could do a much better job as God’s ambassadors if we began to think as He thinks? Do you know who you are to Him?
“God’s thought of you outnumber the sand on the shore. You never leave His mind, escape His sight, flee His thoughts.” –Max Lucado
Monday with Beverly 
Thanks as always a blessing. Remembering the wonderful trip to the Holy Land.
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Thank you for another “Monday with Beverly” that hit the bullseye! Just what I needed to start my day and week. You are and have always been my heroine and my friend. Have a great day!
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Thank you so much for the talk I really needed to hear that because sometimes I come down hard on myself and I know God only thinks good thoughts about me. thank you for the encouragement you bring to many people and thank you for loving the Lord. you are AMAZING LOVE YOU
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Thank you, Mrs. Hyles, love this , spoke to my heart.
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Thank you for sharing this with us! I needed the “reset” button regarding my thoughts. God bless you.
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such great truth. I have been really struggling with thoughts, and this was a great reset button for me. God bless you
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As always, thanks!!
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Thank you for writing this today-how I need help sometimes at alligning what I think about me with what God thinks-so encouraging!! I am so glad you are writing again- you are so gifted- you have so much to offer from a full life walking with the Lord-keep on keeping on!
Your friend,
Patty
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Thank you for sharing these wonderful words.
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Thank you again for your “thought provoking” messages. It is something I look forward to and blesses my heart. We all need to encourage each other. Love you. Barb
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Just beautiful thoughts!! Thank you I needed this today..love you
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thank you for this reminder. have a beautiful Labor Day. 🙂
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