It's been so long since I share my thoughts with you I'm not even sure where to begin, LOL!
My mind has been in a whirlwind the last few weeks. Along with my normal routine of work, I'm editing a book that is very intense in nature and extensive in work.
This brings me to my topic of today: Excellence
Most of us are taught the value in striving for excellence in all areas of our lives. In school, we're encouraged to do our best and get the best grades. In work, we strive to be the best employee, do the best job and move up the ladder. As authors we're up against a lot of competition so it's driven into us to write a great novel, use an experienced and efficient editor.
Excellence, excellence, excellence in everything!
But what about our prayer life and faith walk?
The Bible exhorts us to walk in integrity, which is another way of saying excellence.
Don't you know there are times when I know I'm not doing that? Oh, I don't mean I'm lying or stealing or cheating, but I know in my spirit that my thoughts are not as pure as they can be and/or my heart is not focused on the good things of God, but the not-so-good things of the world. I'm not looking at (or for) the best in people, but dwelling on the worst.
The law of attraction states that what you focus on, you attract into your life. EX: if I'm focusing on something negative in my life or in someone else's personality, I'll attract more of that to me.
The Bible teaches us that as a man thinks therefore he is and that life and death are in the power of the tongue.
You can almost bet your bottom dollar if we're thinking negative thoughts, negative words are spewing out of our mouth!
So what can I/You/We do about this?
Philippians 4:8 tells us, "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."
I've found that when I recognize my heart, mind and/or mouth are not in alignment with what God says about my or someone else's life, I have the power to change that simply by thinking and speaking excellent thoughts and words! I ask God, Jesus and the angels to help me shift my perspective so I can focus on the good in that person or situation.
Try it, it works!
Something to think about!
"Inspirational with an Edge!"
PS: Monday is Memorial Day, please take a moment to THANK a soldier and pray for those who have died defending our nation.
I hope you enjoyed today's post and that you'll join me each week for Tuesday Treasures, Thursday Thoughts and Saturday Spotlight.
Until next time, take care and God Bless!
4 comments:
Very thoughtful, Pam.
Hi, Pam. Life has been so challenging since January 2017 with Handsome and me. We're sick of it and are ready for life to be normal and not talk about how he is. So I say something brief and turn on a big smile and ask questions.
Thought provoking post, Pam.
My mother like you always saw the good in others. As I age, I realize how important it is to maintain a positive outlook. I do my best to emphasize love and forgiveness.
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