scan your thoughts

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  Dahlia @ Kodaikanal Flower show 2010

15 November 2011 

Thoughts have tremendous power- It makes a man or kills him. what fills our mind, will turn out to be a foundation for his personality trait.Individuals are different,so as the thoughts. 

Negative thoughts usually start when a trigger (cause) activates them- it may be a suppressed desire, hurts, failures, humiliations or any positive thought which is blocked and turned as negative.( due to pressure)

Before you can stop a  negative thoughts, try to understand it fully.That is the complete profile of the negative thought. Nothing enter in our mind , on their own.There is a source from where it creeps out.

•  Where and how they originate? 
•  and How your mind  process them
• Understand the circumstances from where it is coming?

 Negative thoughts never come one by one,instead they come in groups, then accumulate together, until they result in a mood swing or a bad mood, then  lead to depression. 


So be watchful about what your think.

It is better to stop the  very first negative thought, when it enters the mind. Cleanse you mind with a word of God. Remember a promise God gave you.

• “I have sought your face with all my heart; be gracious to me according to your promise. I have considered my ways and have turned my steps to your statutes. Psalm 119:59
• “…. guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it.  Proverbs 4:23
•  “I hate double-minded people, but I love your law. You are my refuge and my shield; I have put my hope in your word.  Psalm 119:113.
• “For though we live in the world, we do not wage war as the world does. The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.  2 Corinthians 10:3-5
• “Neither give place to the Devil. Ephesians 4:27
•  “Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you. James 4:7

While we pass through the difficult times, we have to fight the devil(negative thoughts) day by day, always remember that God's grace is sufficient for you.

 “My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.”  2 Cor. 12:9.

• Uproot the first sign of this negative thought from the mind.
• Shut the doors and turn toward a new path ( new positive thinking)
• learn to live your life.
• Do not imitate others, be yourself.
• When Jesus is within you, what are you  afraid of?
• Take care of you.

 Praise the Lord.

God be with you

God’s strength in recognizing negative thoughts

14 November 2011 

The road to sin begins in thought life. Our negative thoughts tend to travel faster than we think of. Stop before it captures you.Thoughts have wings, can go anywhere, even to the prohibited area.So be watchful.


The following verses states that the origin of sin, how it overpowers a person's heart and subsequently the thinking pattern developed.


All sorts of evils are conceived in the innermost part of the heart and mind.It takes deep root and grows steadily. At the end it destroys the soul. But nothing can be hidden from God's sight.

• “For from within, out of men's hearts, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, malice, deceit, lewdness, envy, slander, arrogance and folly. Mark 7:21-22.

• “Each one is tempted , by his own evil desire, he is dragged away and enticed. Then, after desire has conceived, it gives birth to sin; and sin, when it is full-grown, gives birth to death. James 1:14-15.

• “What causes fights and quarrels among you? Don't they come from your desires that battle within you? James 4:1.

Seek God’s help to resist the devil and his evil tactics through the negative thoughts. 
Ask the Lord to help you learn to recognize the negative thoughts immediately so that you can resist them. Recognize the good from bad.That skill and insight you need.World  at large, is given in the hands of satan and his followers.
But God has given his WISDOM TO KNOW WHAT IS GOOD OR BAD.

• “test them all; hold on to what is good, reject every kind of evil. 1 Thessalonians 5:21  
• “By their fruit you will recognize them. … Likewise, every good tree bears good fruit, but a bad tree bears bad fruit.  A good tree cannot bear bad fruit, and a bad tree cannot bear good fruit….. Thus, by their fruit you will recognize them Matthew 7:16-20
• “Take heed, brethren, lest there be in any of you an evil heart of unbelief, in departing from the living God. But exhort one another daily, while it is called To day; lest any of you be hardened through the deceitfulness of sin. Hebrews 3:12,13
• “For the word of God is alive and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart. 
• "Nothing in all creation is hidden from God’s sight. Everything is uncovered and laid bare before the eyes of him to whom we must give account. Hebrews 4:12

Our God is good all the time; 

Rose Garden @ Branyant Park- Kodaikanal-TamilNadu

All the time God is good.

God be with you.

God-Controlled Thinking

13 November 2011 

Orchid @ Kodaikanal Flower show 2010

It is critical, to be aware of, to recognize and to grasp the sinful thoughts as they come in. We must learn to refuse the negative thoughts, reject them, and destroy them by giving them to God.

We must recognize that we are constantly in a war field (mind battle) and when we control our thinking ,our life pattern will be streamlined automatically. We will win the battle.

• “For the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh but have divine power to destroy strongholds. We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ. 2 Corinthians 10:4-5

So be careful always and at all times.Understand your attitude and the essential steps to renew your mind.

For God controlled life, learn to change your attitude. hope the following will be of help:

•   Presenting our bodies as living sacrifices to God. (in terms of purity in heart and mind- have a clean  thinking.)
•   Denying  the self–centered thoughts (ego- our own thoughts, emotions  desires and wishes).
• Knowing the will of God ( it is tough to obey God's will 'cause we are mixed- up with our own desires)
•   Obeying God's Will (implicit obedience and doing exactly what He has asked us to do. No wavering in mind.).
•   Take out all captive thoughts ( no place for emotion and sentiments)
•   Count the blessings you have received.
•   No turning back. Move forward holding God's hand.
• Believe that with Jesus everything is possible.

• "I beseech you therefore, brethren...be not conformed to this world; but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God. (Romans 12:1-2)
• “Finally brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you. Philippians 4:8-9

Let God give us strength to face and rule out the negative thoughts.

God be with you

Renew your heart and mind

Daisy flower @Kodaikanal-Tamil Nadu

12 November 2011 

Negative thoughts are sown in the heart by the evil powers. We have to strengthen our mind and thoughts, so as to renew positive thoughts. There is a direct source which  has a easy way  (ie) to draw our strength from our heavenly father.

Renewal of  positive thought  is a constant discipline- to recognize our negative thoughts and to renew our minds. Often we fall as a victim to our emotions and the wild emotions rule us. The end is negative concept dominates.

Each time God forgives us, our mind is being renewed and we feel the  Grace of  God showered upon us and it renews our mind and heart, giving a fresh  start.

Ask the Lord to "wash" our hearts and "renew" our minds , so that we may think  positive and good thoughts.


Pray as :

• “Wash me thoroughly from my iniquity, And cleanse me from my sin…..Purge me with hyssop, and I shall be clean; Wash me, and I shall be whiter than snow……… Create in me a clean heart, O God, And renew a steadfast spirit within me. Psalm 51:2,7,10
• If we confess our sins, he is faithful and just and will forgive us our sins and purify us from all unrighteousness. 1 John 1:9
• “wash and make yourselves clean. Take your evil deeds out of my sight! Stop doing wrong,…. Isaiah 1:16
•  “But ye are washed, but ye are sanctified, but ye are justified in the Name of the Lord Jesus…..”. 1 Corinthians 6:11

God is always faithful to remove our confusions, doubts, fears and anger and fill us with His peace and strength. God's Voice encourages us and always draws us closer to Him. God takes our negative thoughts and emotions, the moment we give them to Him.But it takes some time, for our feelings to align with the faith God has given.

Satan, wants to use our negative "feelings" to destroy us. It's important for us to understand - the ungodly and self-centered thoughts and emotions that we have erroneously programmed into our hidden chambers.

• “the LORD your God will send the hornet among them until even the survivors who hide from you have perished.Do not be terrified by them, for the LORD your God, who is among you, is a great and awesome God.(Deuteronomy 7:20-21)

God be with you

Negative thinking-leads to bitterness

A Collection of Dahlias
@Kodaikanal-Tamil Nadu 

11 November 2011  

Negative thinking is very parallel to pessimism, which is the tendency to take the most unfavorable outlook of situations, or to expect the worst outcome in any circumstances; the practice of looking on the gloomy and dark side of things.

Positive thinking is optimism; the tendency or habit of seeing and expecting the excellent result always; looking on the bright side; geared up on a sunny side;  anticipating favorable results; hopefulness.


Giving place to negative thinking only bears bad fruit. If you give place to negative thoughts, you will become a negative person, thoughts dominate the mind and you will be shaped in that way.

•          “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he”  (Proverbs 23:7).

Sad and negative thoughts weaken our spirits and lead to discouragement.

•          “By sorrow of the heart, the spirit is broken.”( Proverbs 15:13b)

Those hearts and minds which are filled with negative thoughts usually spread them by voicing them. It is like a contagious disease, spreads and kills the person.

•     “A good man brings good things out of the good stored up in his heart, and an evil man brings evil things out of the evil stored up in his heart. For the mouth speaks what the heart is full of.”( Luke 6:45)

Negative thinking is not walking in "novelty of life," but in the old nature which is against God.

•      “The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.  The mind governed by the flesh is hostile to God; it does not submit to God’s law, nor can it do so”. Romans 8:6-7

Harboring negative, critical thoughts can lead to bitterness.  

•     “See to it that no one falls short of the grace of God and that no bitter root grows up to cause trouble and defile many.” Hebrews 12:15 

"Be sober-minded; be watchful. Your adversary the devil prowls around like a roaring lion, seeking someone to devour. 1 Peter 5:8

"For the word of God is living and active, sharper than any two-edged sword, piercing to the division of soul and of spirit, of joints and of marrow, and discerning the thoughts and intentions of the heart. Hebrews 4:12

Remove negative thinking.

You can beat negative with positive

 God Bless

be a channel for His blessings

Poinsettais in full bloom @ Premcottage
 Kodaikanal-Tamil Nadu

10 November 2011 

God is the supreme source for all kind of blessings. None in this wide world can show the real concern, God has over us. He has formed you and brought you to this world, with a clear purpose. His powerful eyes, at all times are being focused on you.

•  "Every good gift and every perfect gift is from above, coming down from the Father of lights, with whom can be no variation, neither shadow that is cast in turning," James 1: 17.

Serve God and be a channel for His blessings and learn to reciprocate to others. God has given us training to bless others.

•  “….bless those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.Luke 6:28

It is really a very tough task assigned, yet God has given us option: It‘s up to you to choose and reap the consequences.

• “This day I call the heavens and the earth as witnesses against you that I have set before you life and death, blessings and curses. Now choose life, so that you and your children may live”. Deuteronomy 30:19

Now choose life and be a partaker of God’s blessing and channelize in this challenging world.

 In this world, where the negative principles are existing -

• What is your role?
• What kind of change you can effect if you became a way out for blessing?

Positive overpowers negative. Beat negative with positive.

•  “I will surely bless you and make your descendants as numerous as the stars in the sky and as the sand on the seashore. Genesis 22:17

You can extend the blessings in number of ways: 
a smile, 
a helping hand, 
a word of encouragement, 
a soft touch, 
a short sharing of your witness(miracles you have received from God)
a pleasant exchange of words (promises of God), 
any small gesture of kindness……….. 


Who can assess the value of such acts?

• “The Spirit gives life; the flesh counts for nothing. The words I have spoken to you—they are full of the Spirit and life. (John 6:63)

Now you are in company with God and His power through His Word.

Enjoy the red flower in green background

• “So shall My word be that goes forth from My mouth; it shall not return to Me void but it shall accomplish what I please, and it shall prosper in the thing for which I sent it. Isaiah 55:11

Be a blessed to be a blessing

God be with you

LORD will Bless you from Zion

Orchid  in my garden
@ Tiruneveli-Tamil nadu

9 November 2011 LORD Bless you from Zion

The prime purpose of God’s perfect plan is to demonstrate the glory of God and to accomplish the good to those who love God. We believe that 
“…… God causes all things to work together for good to those who love God, to those who are called according to His purpose” Romans 8:28.

The eventual good thing, which is evident in God’s glory is abundant blessing, for those who believe Jesus. WE are waiting for the blessings from God, and everything flows from heaven, and no pain was attached with it.

• "It is the blessing of the LORD that makes rich, And He adds no sorrow to it."Proverbs 10:22

I like to share same verses regarding the heavenly blessings with you:

• “May the LORD, the Maker of heaven and earth, bless you from Zion. Psalm 134:3
• “May the LORD bless you from Zion; may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life. Psalm 128:5
•  “The LORD has been mindful of us;

         He will bless us; 
         He will bless the house of Israel; 
         He will bless the house of Aaron.
  He will bless those who fear the LORD, Both small and great.Psalm115:12

•  “Blessed are all who fear the LORD, who walk in obedience to him.  You will eat the fruit of your labor; blessings and prosperity will be yours.Your wife will be like a fruitful vine within your house;your children will be like olive shoots around your table. Yes, this will be the blessing or the man who fears the LORD. May the LORD bless you from Zion; may you see the prosperity of Jerusalem all the days of your life. Psalm128:1-5

Are you worthy of receiving such a blessing from God? 


Think and set yourself  right in the sight of God.


 Let your conscience be pour before God.

Develop a strong ethics to put you in the right path.

The Lord bless thee, and keep thee; 
the Lord make his face shine upon thee, and be gracious unto thee; 
the Lord lift up his countenance upon thee, and give thee peace.”


Praise the Lord
 GOD BLESS