Dig Up The Negative Seeds

"So is my word that goes out from my mouth: It will not return to me empty, but will accomplish what I desire and achieve the purpose for which I sent it.”  
  --Isaiah 55:11

I eagerly hopped out of bed this morning, and sat at my desk for my early morning routine. I like to start my day off with devotional, meditation, and prayer time--Oh and let's not forget the coffee! This morning wasn't any different. With all the talk about the anticipated bad weather, I thought about staying indoors to get some writing, reading and studying done. Well, I stayed indoors yesterday, and while it was a somewhat productive day, my mind began to entertain some negative energy out of nowhere.

In Battlefield of the Mind, Joyce Myer says, "Idle time is the devil's playground!" Boy, was she right! I intentionally started to dig up the negative seeds and speak peace into existence with my God given authority.  I started a decluttering project that grew bigger than I imagined, so I stopped. My actions were interrupted by the memory of a full voicemail box and phone calls I needed to return.  My to-do-list was overwhelming. Uh-oh!!  The residue of yesterday, started to spill over into today. I started to dig up those negative seeds once again and shift the atmosphere!

I needed to get out of this house, so I meet with my Women's Bible Study group. God is so faithful, because I got just what I needed. The facilitator chose the perfect message for our weekly discussion, "Attitude Determines Destiny." We jumped right into this discussion, without any hesitation. Maybe we all felt a little bogged down from the holidays and needed a "pick me up." I rarely give away other people's nuggets, but out of our collaboration came some noteworthy reminders.

Ten things to shift your "negative thinking:"

 1.     Stop criticizing.
 2.     Cease the derogatory speaking.
 3.     Change how you "respond" to other's energy.
 4.     Let your light shine before others.
 5.     Intentionally, feed your spirit daily with positivity.
 6.     Stop claiming the negative.
 7.     Don't receive Satan's seeds.
 8.     Walk, the process out with accountability.
 9.     Detach from the baggage, burdens and strongholds.
10.    Be proactive rather than reactive

I'm sure this list sounds familiar. It's an awesome reminder, as you make preparations to set the tone for your upcoming year. Don't focus on the problems, rather speak the solutions. I'm so glad that my "accountability circle" loves me enough to equip me with the truth.