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“Seeing that a Pilot steers the ship in which we sail, who will never allow us to perish even in the midst of shipwrecks, there is no reason why our minds should be overwhelmed with fear and overcome with weariness.”

JOHN CALVIN

I know that when I harbor negative thoughts in my mind long enough, repeating them over and over and letting them roll around in my consciousness, the thoughts become distressing feelings. And when I dwell on those feelings, allowing them to mushroom within me, they often manifest themselves in hurtful words and actions toward myself or others.

My goal today is to prevent negative thoughts from influencing the way I see myself and the way I live my life. While it will be impossible to eliminate such thoughts entirely, I can deliberately choose to reverse them, transform them, or seek their opposite when they do surface.

Instead of dwelling on physical, mental, or circumstantial limitations, I will focus on God’s larger world and all it has to offer.

Instead of criticizing the things that are wrong or lacking among my friends, family members, and healthcare team, I will acknowledge and appreciate their concern, love, and fundamental desire for my well-being.

Instead of allowing fear to take root and grow wild within me, I will open myself to the protecting presence of God, going forward again with courage and confidence.

THOUGHT FOR TODAY

I will not give power to negative thoughts.