Lord, as our thoughts are the source of what we both say and do, help us to think about what we think about. May we be aware of the thoughts in our mind and whether or not they are pleasing to you. May we want to think thoughts that are edifying to ourselves and others.
Lord, help us to recognize that our thoughts about people will direct our words and actions towards them. May we recognize that negative thoughts have negative outcomes. Reveal what is wrong about our thinking and enable us to replace wrong thoughts with ones that please you and build others up.
May we recognize that whatever we think about will be magnified in our lives. If we dwell on what is negative or wrong then that is what we will magnify and what will direct our steps and responses to people and the situations we are in. If we dwell on what is positive and good then that will be how we view life.
Lord, may we see our thoughts as the determiners of the direction our life will take. May we recognize the power our thoughts have over us. May we know that you have told us to be the gatekeepers of our mind and take every thought captive. May we think truthful thoughts that will usher us into your presence and magnify you in our life
As we think about our thoughts, help us to recognize what will tear down rather than build up. May we take ungrateful thoughts and replace them with thoughts of appreciation and gratitude. As we do that may we see how what is good in our life is magnified. May we take judgmental thoughts and replace them with kind and loving thoughts. As we do that may we see how what is good about others will be magnified in our life. Please work in us so that we respond to others with love and kindness instead of disdain.