What is your heart longing for today?  Take a moment and inventory your thoughts.  What is occupying the majority of your thoughts?  When you have an answer, put a meter on your level of peace.   At times we feel unrest or ill at ease and are unsure why.  That is a perfect time to see what we are allowing to occupy space in our mind.

I spoke to someone this morning about 'their new normal'.   This person is feeling blessed and excited about their journey.  I encouraged them that this is the inheritance that has been purchased for us through the sacrifice of Jesus. An abundant life.  Abundance contains joy that we have a difficult time holding in.  This person finding joy in ordinary days is experiencing their inheritance.

Are you having a difficult day?  Change what is occupying space in your mind.  Think on good things and noble things.  Think on things that have a good report and are honorable.  Think about things that are true and right.  Think about things that are pure and lovely and admirable.  Think about things that are excellent.  Go ahead, just try it for 5 minutes.  Every time a negative thought comes in, replace it with a thought from the suggestions that were mentioned.  You will be amazed how you feel if for even 5 minutes you give your mind a vacation from the negativity that constantly bombards us.

Wishing you joy on your 5 minute mini vacation from the negative thought bombs of ordinary days!