The thought patterns you establish put you on autopilot. That means when specific situations arise, you\u2019re pre-programmed to respond in a certain way. Sometimes that\u2019s a good thing, like automatically distancing yourself from danger. Other times, you need to interrupt your autopilot function and stop your mind from going in the wrong direction. <\/p>\n
For example, maybe you\u2019ve spent years dreading Christmas celebrations with extended family. This year you can choose to think, \u2018It\u2019s not my favourite activity, but I\u2019m going to look for something good in each of my relatives.\u2019 Or maybe you\u2019ve developed a habit of complaining and feeling overwhelmed each month when the bills arrive. Instead you can choose to think, \u2018I\u2019m going to pay as much as possible on these, and little by little I\u2019ll get out of debt.\u2019 Or maybe you don\u2019t like your job, your boss, or the people you work with. If so, you have a choice. You can be negative and critical, or say, \u2018I\u2019m glad I\u2019ve got a job; many people don\u2019t. I\u2019m going to do my best every day, and believe God to give me favour with my boss. My work environment may not be ideal, but I\u2019ll do my part to make it pleasant for myself and those around me. I\u2019d like a raise, so I\u2019ll work hard to earn it.\u2019 <\/p>\n
Instead of reacting<\/i> to the first thoughts that cross your mind, retrain<\/i> your mind, one thought at a time, to think differently. It takes a little work, but when you think God\u2019s thoughts, He becomes your partner in accomplishing whatever you need to accomplish. <\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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