Our thoughts are powerful enough to impact the course of our lives, which is why Philippians 4:8 gives a lengthy list of the things believers should be thinking about.
Still, we must not miss the point that our thoughts, as powerful as they are, will never supersede the will of God. Praise God for that because Lord knows my thoughts did not get me to where I am today. God did. My thoughts are not more powerful than God. Isaiah 55:9 puts it this way:
“For as the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts than your thoughts.” (Isaiah 55:9 ESV)
If I confine my density to my own thinking, I limit what God can do in my life. I can’t out-think God. I don’t receive God’s best for my life by thinking about the blessing, but by seeking the One through whom all good things come. (James 1:17) I’m not saying that God doesn’t want you to have that house, or car, or spouse, but He certainly doesn’t want you to idolize them. We are not called to seek out the blessing; we’re called to seek the Kingdom and it is then the Bible tells us those things God knows we need will be added unto us. (Matthew 6:33) Today, I encourage you to focus your thoughts on God.
Prayer: Dear Heavenly Father, thank You for realigning my thoughts back to You. When my mind wanders and focuses on my own thinking too much, help me to focus more on You and your faithfulness. In Jesus’ name, amen.