Therefore Take No Thought Saying...

The Word of God  is not magical, it is practical.  The Word of God has standards and principles that we are to observe in other to enjoy what has been freely given to us by God.  A Christian is not supposed to be ignorant  of the devil's machinations.  Many people blame God for overwhelming situations that they encounter because they are yet to understand the Biblical principles of living a good life.  It is also important to note that we all grow in Christ, we don't know it all in one day, but there has to be some visible growth in your life as a Christian.  Like most people, I have encountered situations that I didn't like and I used to ask God, 'why me?',  but I soon had to get rid of that thought because it didn't change my situation, neither did my lamentations, tears, complaints, bitterness, worry etc bring any change to my situation. Only God's Word can change things.

One of the steps we must take if we want to change situations is paying attention to our thoughts. The mind is the battlefield for every man. If you are going to be successful in life, it starts with your mind. The devil attacks the mind with horrible, negative, destructive thoughts of defeat, hopelessness, helplessness, anger,  fear, unbelief etc. However, we must learn how to occupy our thoughts with the Word of God, resist the devil, cast out negative thoughts by meditating on God's Word and by speaking the Word!  If you don't do that, these thoughts will become a stronghold that will direct the outcome of your life. This is because sooner or later, you will say what you think. "...for out of the abundance of the heart, the mouth speaks, Mathew 12:34."  And soon as you say it, it becomes a reality for Jesus said, "For by your words thou shall be justified, and by your words, thou shall be condemned." Matthew 12:37.    

Even though we are not responsible for the negative thoughts that come into our minds, we are not supposed to accept them. This is because we can unconsciously accept these negative thoughts and make them our own..How? When we say it/give it a voice,  hence; Jesus said, "Therefore take no thoughts, saying..." Matthew 6:31.  Never allow negative words come out of your mouth! If you are a mother, no matter how annoyed you may be with your kids, never say anything negative..don't call them names like 'stupid', and don't let anyone call your kids any negative name either.  Words are powerful. Refuse to dwell on negative thoughts and fill your thinking with the Word of God, let His Word be the only dominating force in your mind.   Remember, our fight is not physical it is spiritual.  "For our weapons of warfare are not carnal, but they are mighty through God to the pulling down of strongholds (ideas); casting down imaginations and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ..." 2 Corinthians 10: 4-5.