Day 169: Admitting The Hard Truth:
"Even when you are chased by those who seek to kill you, your life is safe in the care of the Lord your God, secure in his treasure pouch!" —1 Samuel 25:29
I probably should not respond this way, but "treasure pouch?" That just makes me laugh and picture a kangaroo. Though I suppose that image works best if you desire to capture the feeling of safety and security. What could be safer than being nestled and protected in a pouch? Plus the added image of it being a treasure pouch. Of course people will protect their treasure. So I guess it all works. I feel as if I am being irreverent with such thoughts, but there they were. Just like waking up this morning and having my first thought be, "No one really likes you; they are just putting up with you." REALLY? That's what my mind decides to start my day with? I didn't even have my eyes open yet. That thought and today's title for Anderson's message does not sit well with me. Haha. Yes, I know it was only a thought, but what a way to wake up!
I imagine (among other reasons) that is why it is important to take every thought captive. Our thoughts can lead us to unhealthy, unhelpful, and untrue ideas about ourselves and others. I'd rather my thoughts do the opposite.
There is so much out there regarding the power of thought: documentaries, books, scientific studies, individual success stories, quotes from famous historical figures, the list goes on. So, instead of believing the lies that my mind seems to conjure up out of nowhere and giving into those thoughts, today I choose to admit the simple, yet hard truth—I may not be able to control what thoughts come into my head, but, as author Joyce Meyer has said, "I can decide if they'll stay there."
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