Think on Purpose!

We must think on purpose!  This is a powerful and life changing practice, if we can get a hold of it!
We must choose what we think and meditate on and not let just any old thought roll around in our minds.
One good way to "think on purpose" is to come up with a list of thoughts that will empower you and minister life to your body.  We all have areas we need to grow in and habits we need to change so we can include thoughts that will help us to be over comers.  Remember, it says in Proverbs, "As a man thinks in His heart, so is He."  We can literally bring things to pass in our lives by meditating on them long enough that we believe them. This can be for our good or for our harm.  If we are meditating the thought, I am always so tired, I don't feel good, then we will believe that and we will probably not we able to get much done.  On the other hand, if we meditate the thought, I am strong and healthy, all my strength comes from God, I can do anything I need to do in this life, through Christ, then we will been to feel energized and believe that we can accomplish much more than we thought we could!
In Philippians 4:8 the Bible even tell us what to think about! 
Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things!
I have a list of power thoughts that I regularly think.  When I find myself thinking anything negative or destructive, I immediately replace that thought with a power thought!  I have asked God to quickly bring it to my attention when I am thinking negatively and He is faithful to do it!  I want to share with you some of my power thoughts.  I have gotten some of them from the book by Joyce Meyer called Power Thoughts which I HIGHLY recommend (I also very highly recommend her book, Battlefield of the Mind).  Some of them I have tailored to meet my individual needs and some I have come up with on my own.  I encourage you to make your own list to help you with your particular weaknesses. And don't forget to ask God for help!
Here are some on my list:
1.  I hear God's voice and quickly obey!
2.  All my strength and provision come from God!
3.  God is my only source!
4.  God loves me unconditionally!
5.  I love to exercise, I have lots of energy.
6.  I can do anything I need to do in this life through Christ!
7.  I will not live in fear!
8.  I am bold as a lion!
9.  I am bold and confident because I know that God is always with me!
10.  I am difficult to offend.  I forgive easily and quickly!

I have many more, this is just an example.  So, choose to think on purpose today!  Remember it takes time to change old mindsets.  This will happen gradually over time as we continue to renew our minds!  It's a daily battle, so be strong and courageous and NEVER GIVE UP!