TAKING CONTROL OF YOUR THOUGHTS AS A CHRISTIAN
Experts have stated that humans think between 12,000 to 60,000 thoughts every day. It is also estimated that about 80% of these thoughts are negative while 95% are repetitive. A repetitive thought means the same thought that comes a second, third or more times. A negative thought is one that is focused on something wrong and a wrong assumption even when the thing has not happened. It is usually started by fear of a number of things – fear of the unknown, poverty, death, old age, people generally. The way a person thinks is revealed by the comments that come out of the person’s mouth or the actions the person takes every day. When you think negative thoughts persistently, it leads to unpleasant consequences and realities for the person. This is why the Bible says in Proverbs 4:23 (GNBK), “ B e careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts. Unfortunately, many people are not aware of this fact that the thoughts we focus on determines the d...