Just a few days ago, I saw an article that was very inspiring and decided to write a blog about it. I have been thinking about it for several days and sat down to write about it this morning. Unfortunately, when I started researching it, I discovered that the whole thing was fake. So many times, we make decisions on things before we take the time to research them at all. We believe others' opinions or made up stories and absent-mindedly join group-think without realizing how we are shaping our minds with half-truths.
What would happen if we were more intentional about what we feed our minds? Click To TweetHow would things change if we intentionally chose to read inspiring and Godly articles instead of celebrity gossip? How would things change if we chose television shows or movies for the message they proclaim instead of their popularity? What would happen if we turned off the electronics (gasp!) and actually read a book or had an entire, uninterrupted conversation with a person?
There is a computer concept called GIGO (garbage in – garbage out). Basically it means that the computer will do what it's told. If the program doesn't work, it isn't the fault of the computer it is the fault of the programmer. The same holds true with our minds. If we are continually feeding garbage into our mind, why are we surprised when we are having negative thoughts?
Let's be intentional about feeding our minds and souls with the truth of God's word. When we start believing those truths, it will be easier to discover the lies around us.
We allow our emotions to get so caught up in the electronic river pouring in that we sometimes forget common sense or to step back and look for truth in what we are reading. I have been caught in an electronic lie by allowing my emotions on a subject to override my common sense and wound up with the proverbial reg on my face.
No longer, everything I read is taken with a grain of salt and a pound of research.
Only Gods word is always true, faithful, and just. I start each day with Bible verses and prayer and ask for guidance and a clear mind.
Thank you Meschelle for the reminder to not live with stinking thinking but to keep everything in balance. Avoid the GIGO!
So, so true! Thanks for the reminder to start the day off right with God's Word!
Great blog. The passage from Phil 4 are my favorite verses.
Thanks for your constant encouragement 🙂 Have a happy day!