Finally, when we proceed from a right relationship with God, self and loved ones, we are connected to our wider self – the community in which we live (and even globally). This means we cannot simply bury our heads in the sand and ignore our commitment to peace and justice, and that we are not merely concerned about the welfare of our own, but others as well. We plant seeds that others may water. Ultimately, good comes from it.
Finally, when we proceed from a right relationship with God, self and loved ones, we are connected to our wider self – the community in which we live (and even globally). This means we cannot simply bury our heads in the sand and ignore our commitment to peace and justice, and that we are not merely concerned about the welfare of our own, but others as well. We plant seeds that others may water. Ultimately, good comes from it.
This means that prayer should be activated in every part of our lives as believers. For me, it points to prayer as an attitude or lifestyle; one evidenced as part of a personal relationship with Christ. Our prayers should be on automatic; indeed, prayer should be the believer’s default position. Prayer is talking to God.
“Stinky thinky” thinking is the negative loop of bad thinking which keeps you broke, disgusted and behind on your dreams! Experts suggest 60-80,000 thoughts pass through our brains on a daily basis. Shockingly, up to 90% of those thoughts are carried over from yesterday. Even more shocking, up to 80% of those thoughts are NEGATIVE!
Once your spiritual goals come into focus, your conduct changes. Now you have a compass and a guide. Your attitude becomes more ‘I can do’ as opposed to ‘I do not have the resources to do this’.