Most of the difficulties we face in life can be made better by simply changing your thoughts. The scripture says that we wrestle not against flesh and blood but against principalities, rulers of darkness and spiritual wickedness.

The enemy knows that if he wants to get you down and focusing on the negative all he has to do is get in your mind. All day long he’ll cause you to feel downcast. He wants to convince you that you’ll never make it, that trouble that you’re facing there is no way you can overcome it. He wants you to feel discouraged in your life. In fact, John 10:10 says that the enemy comes only to steal, kill, and destroy. But Jesus says that I’ve come that you might have life and have it more abundantly.

You see, the enemy wants to steal your Joy. He wants to steal your confidence. He wants to steal your dreams.  But the word of God declares that you are victorious. It’s says that you’re more than a conqueror.

It’s time to let go of those strongholds that have been plaguing your life. Those thoughts of defeat, insecurity, and negativity, let them go. When you face hardships, declare that you will overcome them in peace. Your declaration should be that no matter what comes your way, you will overcome it.

Don’t allow strongholds to get the best of you. Don’t let the enemy bind you down and convince you that you’re powerless. Declare that you’re powerful! Remember with God on your side you can do anything. In fact, the bible reminds us that if God be for us who can be against us. Remove those strongholds today. Reach up and grab your victory as you charge forth on your journey of life!

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I heard a story about these doctors that found a new way to treat patients with depression. Instead of using the traditional methods like just giving them medication, they started having their patients make positive declarations.

After doing this, they told how these patients had remarkable results. In fact, some of these patients were facing life threatening diseases and they didn’t feel like there was any hope.

The first thing the doctor would do is ask these patients, “has anyone ever survived this disease? Has anyone ever made it?” And of course the answer was always yes – and the doctor said, “well I want you to start saying, ‘I will be one of the ones to make it! I will be one of the ones to beat the odds!”

And they begin to do this day in and day out. “I’m getting better. I’m recovering. I’m going to make it.” And it’s amazing how many of them, not only came out of that depression, but many of them did make full physical recoveries!

..This story should inspire us in many ways to evaluate our state of mind. It speaks volumes on how our mind plays a big factor not only on our ability to accomplish goals or learn new things in life, but it is a big contributor to our state of well being.

I’m not saying that if you’re depressed to just simply “change your thoughts” and everything will be alright. (No, depression is a mental illness and should be treated with extreme care. If you have symptoms of depression take the step of faith and seek counseling.)

But know that much of the step to recovery is in changing your thoughts. No matter what you’re facing, whether it be depression, fear, worry, doubt or insecurity, know that these are all strongholds that start with negative thinking.

I encourage you that just like these patients who made full recoveries to change your thinking today. You should declare that you are one of the ones who will be healed. You will be one of the ones to own that multi-million dollar per year business.

Declare today that you can make it through anything that comes your way. In doing this I believe that you will tap into the full abundance that God has in store for you!

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Experts say that one of the best things we can do to combat in-securities is to focus on our assets. We should write down those things that we have going for us and put them in a visible place where we see it everyday.

I totally agree. I believe this is one of the best things that you can do for yourself. Whether it be an insecurity or any thought that you want to change, make a choice to write down your positive attributes and focus on them.

Today I want to encourage you that optimism is at hand. Know that you can erase those defeatist negative thoughts and replace them with encouraging and uplifting thoughts.

Maybe someone told you that you’d never accomplish your goal. They probably said you weren’t strong enough. No, I dare you to combat that thought today. Know that you can do all things through Christ which strengthens you.

You may have grown up in an environment where you were encouraged not to dream. You were probably told that it’s pointless to dream and that your dreams won’t come to pass. No, the scripture says that you should write the vision and make it plain. Dare to dream today! There are endless possibilities out there awaiting you!

You may have restrictions on you. You may feel like you’re limited to what you can accomplish in life. Because of this you might feel like you’re in bondage. No, you should believe contrary. The scripture says whom the son sets free is truly free indeed.

Anything thought that has been holding you back from your destiny, negate it with a powerful scripture or affirmation of some type. Write it down on a post-it note and stick it on your bathroom mirror. Every time you wake up and look in the mirror, you will be reminded of your strengths and not your weaknesses.

Know that you can accomplish anything that you set your mind to do. But understand that it starts with your thoughts. If you can believe it then you can achieve it. Today, take a hand full of post-it notes and write down that which you have going for you. Post it on your bathroom mirror and watch supernatural miracles happen as you charge forth on your journey of life!

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As you know, life is full of ups and downs. Throughout the journey you will experience instances when you’re tempted to assume the worst.

Someone might have cut you off in traffic. Someone may have even said the wrong thing to you and left you with an unsettling feeling. Or maybe you didn’t get that big break that you were expecting.

In these instances, you may find that you’re easily frustrated and tempted to get upset. But sometimes it wouldn’t hurt to give someone else the benefit of a doubt.

You see, giving someone the benefit of a doubt is much like forgiveness in that when you do so, you’re not doing it for the other person, you’re doing it for yourself. In other words if someone wrongs you, you’re giving them an advantage and as a result, you release the tension out of your mind.

I’m not saying that you should be naive and let people walk all over you. No there’s a thin line between the two. In fact, a wise man once said you must forgive but never forget. In other words, if someone offends you, give them the benefit of a doubt but take good notes and learn the signs so that you’re not mistreated again.

I want to share a story about a man at a tennis match. Just a few rows down from where he was sitting, he saw a strikingly beautiful women. So after the tennis match was over, he felt strongly urged to go up and spark conversation with her. As he walked up to her, she had her back turned and was gathering her things together. So he finally mustard up the courage to speak to her. “Hello, my name is Jerry!” he said. He then proceeded to ask her other questions when he noticed she wasn’t even turning around to acknowledge him. He was speaking in a loud enough voice for anyone to hear, but she wouldn’t even turn around to give him the time of day.

At this point, the man was making all sorts of assumptions. He was getting discouraged and assuming the worst. He thought that she was rude, inconsiderate and very arrogant. In his frustration, he said aloud with a sarcastic monotone – “What, are you deaf or something?” The moment he began to utter the phrase the lady turned around just in time to read his lips. She gave him sign-language and responded, “Bing-o!”

And yes I admit, I saw this while watching a re-run episode of Seinfield last week. Did you see it too, it was funny wasn’t it? Smile!

But the story makes a great point. Too often, we’re like Jerry Seinfield’s character, we assume the worst.

You never know what another person is going through until you spend a day in their shoes. Learn to give someone the benefit of a doubt. Maybe that lady or guy who won’t give you the time of day is deaf. Maybe the grumpy clerk at the local food market who is always in a sour mood is on the verge of throwing in the towel. He may need to hear someone tell him that everything is going to be alright.

I encourage you today to give someone the benefit of a doubt. View the glass as half full. The world is not out to get you. Decide today that you’re going to be a light in a dark world and notice the great sense of joy and fulfillment you feel as you charge forth on your journey of life!

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Doctors say that not all bacteria is bad for you. Sure you have the kind of bacteria that causes inflammation in your body. The kind of bacteria that causes you to get sick – the kind that causes diseases.

But studies show that some bacteria is actually good for you. Some bacteria can actually strengthen your immune system. This bacteria will in turn cause you to fight off sickness and disease.  My friend, I like to liken this sort of mentality to the way we think.

You see, experts say that you should eliminate all “what if” thinking completely. You know those thoughts of worry, fear, doubt, insecurity… “Well, what if I can’t overcome this addiction?” “What if I can’t be made whole?” “What if the doctor’s report comes back negative?” “What if I try out for the team and I don’t make it?“

For the most part you do want to avoid this kind of thinking. An overflow of these thoughts can indeed cause you to flow into a downward spiral.

However, we all have those times when we can’t help but think “what if” thoughts. Sometimes they’re not all bad. In fact, I believe some “what if” thoughts can cause you to break out of ruts.

I’m reminded of a time when I was younger and I touched a hot stove. Before I ever touched the hot stove, I always thought – “What happens if I touch the hot stove… how hot can it be?” Well, one day I worked up the nerve to touch the stove and I must say it was the hottest touch I ever experienced. Thankfully, my instincts caused an immediate jerk reaction. It was at that time I learned what does happen when I touch a hot stove and vowed to never do it again.

Well, this is what should happen when we find ourselves thinking “what if” thoughts. We should allow them to instill just enough fear into us that no matter what happens in life, we know that God has our best interests at heart and therefore we should not worry.

You see, it’s the “what if” thoughts that give us character. It’s the “what if” thoughts that spark our curiosity and gives us the experience to know what’s good for us and what’s not good for us.

“Well what if I don’t win the race?” Well, what if you don’t win the race? Will you give up? Will you become saturated in defeat or will you press on until you reach victory?
“What if I don’t do well on the test?” Well, what if you don’t do well? Will you let that discourage you or will you use that let-down to catapult you onto the dean’s list?

Rest assured that when you take the high road, you’re causing strength to your supernatural immune system. You’re fighting off diseases and building courage! You’re strengthening your faith!

You see, you’ve got to use those negative thoughts to empower you to do better. No matter what happens in life, your thinking shouldn’t be “what if,” your thinking should be “what now!” In other words, you should always be striving to reach that next level in life.

When the enemy shoots fiery darts of negativity and discouragement in your life, fire back with God’s plan of action for your life!

I believe that God’s ultimate plan will cause you to triumph. God’s plan for your life is that prosperity is in your future. Realize that you’re not inferior, you are superior! Understand today that your best days are ahead of you and that God has an ultimate plan that’s tailor-made just for you!

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What’s your attitude towards life? Are you going around expecting something good out of life, or do you go around with a critical defeatist mind-set?

Remember what you focus most of your time and attention on is what you will get more out of in life. Focus on that which you’re grateful for rather than the things you don’t have.

Sometimes it’s very easy to fall into that greedy mind-set of wanting more, more, more. But I dare you to make a decision to focus on what what God has already placed in your possession. It’s those small things that make a huge difference.

Many times we get into that complex mind-set and we forget about the things that are dear to us. Well, I guess it’s true what they say, you never know how much you appreciate something until it’s gone.

Appreciate the intangible.

Give your attention to the intangible. Love, for instance, is one of the greatest gifts from God that we so easily overlook throughout our daily hustle. Love is something that can’t be bought with money. The best form is agape love because it’s the only love that shows no condition. It’s not based on what someone does for you, or a personality trait, it’s based on pure love for one another just as Jesus has for us.

Allow yourself to focus on the good in your life. When you look for the bad in anything, you will find it. If you look for the good in something, you’ll find it also. The good thing is whatever you place your time and attention on you will not be let down. Use this knowledge to your benefit.

Henry Ford said, “Whether you think you can or you can’t, you’re right.” If you say that you never can accomplish your goals, then sadly to say you’re right. If you affirm to yourself that you can accomplish many goals for the rest of your days, then you’re right also.

Remember, God says we are over-comers. Philippians 4:13 tells us, “I can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth me.” Unfortunately the enemy is on the prowl trying to constantly convince you of the contrary. He wants you to think that you’ll never make it. Which will you pay attention to?

Give your time and attention to thoughts that are inspiring and uplifting to you. There is power in positive thoughts. Focus on those things that you are grateful for as you charge forth in your journey of life.

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Having an optimistic attitude when going about your daily life, will take you far without a shadow of a doubt in my eyes. The good thing about living life with an optimistic outlook is that, over a period of time, you are embedding natural and positive thoughts into your mind which in turn, will produce a healthy mind-set no matter what situation occurs.

If you’ve been conditioned to view life in a pessimistic point of view, it’s never too late to change your mind-set. Pessimism is like poison to the mind and it has the major ability to hinder our level of progression in life. It’s not God’s intention for us to view life in a negative mind-set.

From the early days of our child-hood to the current journey that we face as adults, we carry that habit of either seeing the glass as half empty or half full. One factor that plays a huge role in the conditioning of our mind is the type of up-bringing we had.

Sadly to say, some people didn’t have the fortunate up-bringing where they were encouraged on a continual basis to be their best.  Unfortunately, these individuals were told either directly or indirectly, that they wouldn’t amount to anything.

It’s messages like this that causes these individuals go about life thinking that it’s pointless to view the positive side to everything.In their mind all they’ve ever known was that they are failures and that they don’t have what it takes to succeed in life.

These types of people have developed what I call the “It is what it is” belief. In other words, if it appears as though there’s no light at the end of the tunnel, then extreme pessimists may think that they’ll travel down a never ending dark tunnel with no light at the end.

The good thing is that this type of thinking can be changed. Negative thinking is a learned habit, the same as positive thinking. Anything that makes us feel sad, depressed, angry or bitter, is possibly associated with a negative thought that has creeped into our minds.

When you feel these negative emotions, you should evaluate your thoughts immediately. If you are thinking negative thoughts, negate those bad thoughts with a positive thought to neutralize your emotions. It may take time for your mind to adjust to thinking positively. Remember, negative thinking is a bad habit and it won’t change overnight but continue to combat bad thoughts and emotions with positive ones.

For instance, let’s say John is a competitive athlete who has been playing football all his life. John, has been used to winning for the majority of his life. However, when looking back on past episodes when John has lost, we’re reminded that John didn’t take losing very well.

One thing that may help John not to be a sour loser is to look at losing as a learning experience. When he loses, instead of beating himself up over where he went wrong, John should realize that although he lost one game he’s had a great season and he gave his best effort.

Remember my friend, it may sound cliche but no matter what we face, it can always be worse. No matter how good we are at something there’s always someone else out there who is a little better, and that’s okay. We should tell ourselves more often, that it’s okay if someone else is better at something than we are.

It’s okay if you didn’t land that account at work, or if you scored slightly less than you expected on that test that you studied so hard for. Don’t beat yourself up my friend. Keep a positive outlook as you charge forth in your life journey.

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This is part 5 of a 7 part series that was inspired by my previous article, 7 Reasons Why We Give Up On Our Goals. If you haven’t read that article, you may want to do so by clicking here. This article will give you an overview of this series.

O generation of vipers, how can ye, being evil, speak good things? for out of the abundance of the heart the mouth speaketh. – Matthew 12:34

The enemy attacks us in the one place where it counts, our mind. Ephesians 6:12, “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, (other people) but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness (the devil) of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”

The enemy knows that if he can convince you that you’re not qualified, or that you don’t have what it takes to accomplish your goals, then he’s got power over you.  To make matters worse, he will attack us the hardest when we’re doing work for the Kingdom of God, that’s when the enemy works the hardest to remind you of what you can’t do. When you’re doing work for the Kingdom of God, you are a threat to the kingdom of darkness.

Whether you’re fulfilling God’s will for your life, or striving to accomplish personal goals, you must be on guard at all times. You have to expect that the enemy will come in and plant negative thoughts in your mind.

When this happens we must not fear. Remember, it’s at the name of, Jesus, every knee shall bow; at the name of, Jesus Demons tremble. Isaiah 59:19 tells us “So shall they fear the name of the LORD from the west, and his glory from the rising of the sun. When the enemy shall come in like a flood, the Spirit of the LORD shall lift up a standard against him.”

When we’re faced with negative thoughts, we have two choices:

• We can dwell on negative thoughts – When the enemy plants negative thought after negative thought in our minds, we become overwhelmed and we loose sight of our goals.

OR

• We can combat negative thoughts – When you think a thought that discourages you against your goals, right then and there, conjure up a scripture or a positive affirmation that negates that thought.

When the enemy puts fear in your heart declare that “God has not given you a spirit of fear, but of love and of a sound mind.” (2 Timothy 1:7) When you loose the inspiration to keep pressing forward, find something that inspires you. Study the Word of God or find a good book that encourages you.

Don’t focus on thoughts of negativity and fear, instead take control of your thoughts. There may come a point in time, while attempting to accomplish your goals, when you feel tired or loose direction. Instead of focusing on your lack of strength, study 2 Corinthians 12:10 that tells us “Therefore I take pleasure in infirmities, in reproaches, in necessities, in persecutions, in distresses for Christ’s sake: for when I am weak, then am I strong.”

If you start to think about what you can’t do or what you’re not qualified for, flip over to Philippians 4:13 and you will be reminded that “You can do all things through Christ which strengtheneth you.”

If you start to loose confidence in the ability that God has given you to accomplish your goals, turn over to 2 Corinthians 2:14 which affirms, “Now thanks be unto God, which always causeth us to triumph in Christ, and maketh manifest the savour of his knowledge by us in every place.”

When you put God first in everything, He will make a way for you to achieve success.  God hears and answers all prayer. John 14:13 says “And whatever you ask in My name, that I will do, that the Father may be glorified in the Son.” Verse 14 goes on to say, “If you ask anything in My name, I will do it.”

Don’t focus on negative thoughts that the enemy plants in your mind, focus on the promises of God for you. We’re winners my friend, focus on your assets rather than hindrances today as you charge forth in your life journey.

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A good man out of the good treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is good; and an evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart bringeth forth that which is evil: for of the abundance of the heart his mouth speaketh. – Luke 6:45 KJV

A wise man once said: “An idle mind is the devils workshop.” I believe this is true. I always say if you don’t fill your mind, then the devil will fill it for you. The enemy will try to convince you that you’re not good enough or that you’re not physically able to do something. He’ll even try to convince you that you’re loosing your mind.

Don’t allow the enemy to get into your mind and convince you that you’re worthless. You can have so many trials coming at you left and right but remember, Ephesians 6:12 tells us: “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.”

You make your trials worse than they really are by the thoughts that you think in your mind. Our biggest battle is the battle we have in our mind. My friend we have to take control of our thoughts and actions. Below, I have devised a list of 25 positive affirmations, that will help give you a more positive outlook on life:

1. The sky is the limit to what I can have.
2. I put all past mistakes and failures behind me; I delightfully look forward to a new day and new opportunities.
3. I am what God says I am, I can do anything He says I can do.
4. I choose to exercise patience as I go along my daily journey.
5. I live one day at a time, I do not worry about the future.
6. I commit adequate time daily to praying and studying the Word of God.
7. I set realistic goals; I write them down and I put a plan of action in place to accomplish them.
8. I choose to set a positive environment for my loved ones, circle of friends and other social environments in which I interact.
9. I remove all limits off myself, for with God, I can excel to a new dimension in my life.
10. I think positive thoughts at all times and I accept the confidence I feel because of it.
11. I love the balance I get from weekly fellowships with my friends.
12. I am inspired because of the great strides I’m making in my career.
13. I devote time to myself daily because I know I deserve it.
14. Because I take pride in what I put in my body, I engage in eating 3 healthy meals a day.
15. God has not given me a spirit of fear, but of love and of a sound mind.
16. I choose to operate in peace and love.
17. I thrive off of my past failures for they inspire me to succeed.
18. I immediately seize every opportunity and open door as they are presented to me.
19. I refrain from putting unnecessary pressure on myself and do my best in everything I do.
20. I value my relationships and I delight in reaching out a helping hand.
21. I value difficult challenges for they provide opportunities to improve my weaknesses.
22. I accept myself for who I am, and I also accept others for who they are.
23. I make wise decisions that are beneficial for me in the present day and in my future.
24. I create balance in my life. I devote adequate time to myself, family, and my career and I keep them all within perspective.
25. I can do all things through Christ which strengthens me.

It may be helpful to say each affirmation out loud 3 times to yourself. This is something you can do while you’re in your car on the way to work or before you lay down at night. I also encourage you to study the word of God more. The word of God is full of affirmations.

Don’t let the enemy convince you against what the word of God tells you. The word of God tells us that we are more than a conqueror. It reminds us that we are victorious. My friend if these two affirmations alone aren’t enough to get you excited and fired up then I don’t know what is. Take control of your mind starting today as you go through your life journey.

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There comes a time in this walk of life when we are faced with trials and we have to rely solely on our faith in God. It’s one thing to know what the word of God tells you but what do you do when you’re faced with a scary situation.

Sometimes when trials comes, it’s so easy to focus on the negative aspects of the situation that we neglect to stand firm on the word of God. When faced with a difficult trial its easy to feel like you’re alone. It may seem as if all the people who were there before have gone and left you. Remember, the more you focus on what’s going wrong in your life, the more difficult it becomes to stand on the Word of God.

When we focus on the negative aspect of things, we are building up what is known as a scotoma. A scotoma is something that we’ve become conditioned to seeing or a “blind spot.” For instance, if you’ve always had a problem believing you will amount to anything, that is a scotoma that you’ve built up in your mind.

I do believe that we make our trials out to be worse than they really are, by the thoughts that we think.  If the enemy can get into your mind and control your thoughts, then he knows that he’s got a chance of winning. He knows that if he can get you to see that you will never amount to anything, then he knows he has power of you.

Remember, Ephesians 6:12 tells us: “For we wrestle not against flesh and blood, but against principalities, against powers, against the rulers of the darkness of this world, against spiritual wickedness in high places.“

My friend it’s not easy but I implore you to take a stand against the attacks of the enemy. He will do everything in his power to convince you that you are a failure but the Word of God tells us that we are victorious. We are more than a conqueror. There is no problem that God can not solve.

I encourage you to stay encouraged and don’t get discouraged. Don’t look for a pity party and go complaining and saying “Whoa it’s me,” instead look to the Lord in prayer. Philippians 4:7 tells us: “And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” Keep your head up and Let the peace of God guard your heart and mind as you go through your life journey.

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