The Negative Zone (Part 4)

The Negative Zone (Part 4)

Philippians 2:5 “Let this mind be in you, which was also in Christ Jesus…”

Negativity always tells you your not qualified, you don’t fit in because you don’t have enough, and you always have to be right. Those three areas will destroy the peace and tranquility Jesus wants you to have. That’s why it’s so important to have the mind of Christ.

Stop believing that you should be more qualified before you take the next step in whatever.  Taking the next step is what builds your confidence.  Meditate on that for a moment, and then force yourself forward.  You don’t need to have it all mapped out.  You don’t need to feel “ready.”  You just need to get started and make “starting” a daily ritual.  Learn to start every day before you feel ready and God will learn teach you how to succeed, step by step, before you even realize that you’re qualified enough.

Let go of the thoughts that you need more and more of everything.  Simplify wherever and whenever possible.  Clear the clutter in your physical and mental space.  Instead of figuring out how to make ends meet, work on having fewer ends.  Don’t sell your sanity to the impulse of acquiring things that you don’t need in your life.  Learn to say “no!”  When you simplify and live comfortably below your means, mentally and physically, you ultimately enjoy a freedom that people busy upgrading their lifestyles and schedules can’t even fathom.

Let go of the thoughts that you will always be right. This kind of thinking is a tragedy, and will cause you to always be on guard.  Don’t just look for data that confirms what you think is right.  Be willing to be wrong and be willing to learn.  Be mindful, humble and teachable.  There’s always room for a new perspective or a new beginning.  Life changes every second, and so can you. You’re being right all the time is not the end of the world.

We can train our minds to make the best of the present moment as it unfolds with the help of the Lord.  Letting go of the negative zone is one of the simplest and most powerful starting points for doing this.  If you’re struggling with any of this, know that you are not alone.  Many of us are right there with you, working hard to feel better, think more clearly, and keep our lives and relationships on track.  This is something you can do when you live in a world filled with negativity. Let the mind of Christ be in you and start fresh each and every day. No, it’s not easy, but help is available if you ask.