5th Sunday of Lent

For as He thinks in His Heart, so is He. (Proverbs 23:7)

The mind is the leader or forerunner of all actions. The steps we take each day are a direct result of the thoughts we allow ourselves to think.

If we have a negative mind, we will have a negative life. On the other hand, if we “Let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect. (Roman 12:2)

So many people’s struggles are rooted in wrong thinking patterns. Negative thinking can actually cause them to create problems they experience in their lives. Thankfully, we do not have to live captive to those thoughts. We can choose to line our thoughts up with the word of God.

The mind is a battlefield. Decide to resist destructive, negative thinking and dwell on positive thoughts for your life instead. The more you change your mind for the better, the more your life will also change for the better.

Prayer of Thanks.

Gracious Lord, I am thankful that I do not have to live as a captive to my thoughts. With your help, I can change those negative thoughts that are affecting my life.

I can win the battle of the mind by spending time in your word and thinking about your promises.

Fr. Augustine Wong