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Today was the absolute worst day everPsychologists call it metacognition when we think about what we’re thinking about. The Bible calls it capturing every thought (2 Corinthians 10:5).
Sometimes it takes reversing our thinking.
The devil has a singular agenda: He wants to steal joy from your life, he wants to kill any hope you have for the future, and he wants your end to be utter destruction.
Jesus has a singular agenda for you too: I have come that you might have abundant life.
Try reversing your thinking. Try thinking about your thinking a different way.
The devil says, “Life has no purpose.” God says, “I created you on purpose.”
The devil says, “You’re nothing special.” God says, “You’re one-of-a-kind.”
The devil says, “God remembers you blew it.” God says, “I’ve forgotten everything I’ve forgiven.”
The devil says, “This life is all there is.” God says, “You can’t even imagine what’s coming next!”
The devil says, “You’ll never find true love.” God says, “I love you so much that I died for you.”
Reverse your thinking to listen to what God says. Then you will be able to reverse today was the absolute worst day ever to today was a good day!
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Craig T. Owens 
November 12, 2015 at 10:39 am
I am remembering that we think what we feel, do what we think, and become what we think about. All truth is God’s truth. The Bible is our standard, however learning from the wise is wise. For too long I have believe lies, i.e. I will never learn and understand modern technology, therefore I will never have great sucess in the business world, miss out on many wise teachings, and have a social life limited to those I can see and talk to face to face. Whether you think you can or can’t you are right! It seems reverse thinking begins with the simple premise that a single word or thought can change the direction of your life. Like the concept, makes sense. Dave N
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November 12, 2015 at 10:44 am
I like *your* thinking, Dave!
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November 12, 2015 at 1:15 pm
“The mind is its own place, and in itself can make a heaven of hell, a hell of heaven.” – John Milton, Paradise Lost
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November 12, 2015 at 2:34 pm
Love that quote!
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