What you allow your mind to rest on really does matter! You cannot spend your time counting your burdens and not have that affect you. You are transformed by the renewing of your mind (Romans 12:2). So be very careful how and where you allow your mind to wander.
The enemy wants you to believe that you can indulge in "a little harmless self-pity" without it negatively affecting your heart. It's a lie! Every thought counts! Harmful thoughts breed more harmful thoughts and sour your insides.
How you think directly impacts on how you see the world, and how you see Me. So guard your mind carefully. "Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think about such things." (Philippians 4:8) I fit these adjectives perfectly! So remember, if your mind is wandering into enemy territory, fix your thoughts on Me. You will find yourself starting to count My wondrous deeds rather than counting your troubles. This is infinitely sweeter food for your soul than the bitter muck that the enemy would try to tempt you with.
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