Our
brain has the God-given ability to change its neurons depending on our
thoughts, choices and feelings. According to scientists, our habits, attitude
and behavior weaken or strengthen the synaptic connections between those
neurons.
Of
course, a positive, joyful lifestyle provides us with a healthy body, soul and
spirit. On the other hand, pessimistic
patterns keep us focused on the worst case scenario of what might happen. What
thoughts, words and feeling fuel your actions?
The
words we speak to our self, even silently, affect our health. Jesus promises
that we will have tribulation as long as we live in this world (John 16:33). So
bad times are inevitable. They say, "Don't sweat the small stuff…everything
is small stuff."
A
pessimistic reaction to life creates problems; and optimism hopes for what we
do not yet see (Hebrews 11:1). With each passing trial, our faith in God's
faithfulness increases. We learn to lean into the trial rather than to fight
it, and to trust God for a positive outcome.
When
we pattern our attitude after the Serenity Prayer, we can focus on the moment
at hand. This allows us to take a searching inventory of the true needs of our
body, soul and spirit, in order to make wise, constructive choices. We pull the
plug on stress and ensure a positive outcome.
Our
past experiences color our current attitudes. Past failures make us fearful of
the future. However, walking in the Spirit enables us to stay in the center of
God's will for our life. Each situation is different and needs a fresh,
spiritual perspective.
Meditating
on scripture, which applies to our current situation, strengthens our resolve,
and gives us hope and guidance for each new day. Focusing on God's blessings
that come all day, every day, empowers us to utilize the strengths and talents
He gives us throughout our life time.
Prayer;
Father
God, remind us to see the joy of Your presence in every situation, regardless
of how negative it appears in this moment (Philippians 4:4). We can journal
each victory to build our faith each time we reread of Your divine
interventions in our life. Remind us that these positive memories improve the
health of our body, soul and spirit.
Thank
You for giving us a new life, a new heart, and for making us a new creation. You
change our melancholy mindset and perspective, and You help us to improve our
health and happiness. Re-orientate our thoughts to include Your Word, which
divides our soul and spirit and fosters positive attitudes (Hebrews 4:12).
Thought
for the Day:
Regardless
of the severity of the trials that we face, God's Spirit re-orientates our
vision toward more positive, success-centered, thought patterns; these spark
optimistic attitudes and behavior, as they also improve our health by
increasing the synaptic connections between our neurons.
