Have you ever had "that" dream? The one where you are running from someone or some thing. You run and run and run and yet you cannot get away. You turn to look behind you and ...... You wake up in a cold sweat screaming!!!
Where does this dream, or any dream come? Dreams come from your mind. Your subconscious mind broadcasts a scene or action that you have seen, heard or experienced.
Proverbs 16:3 "Commit thy works unto the LORD, and thy thoughts shall be established."
God tells us that my works (actions, deeds, experiences, sights, sounds and surroundings) are directly connected to my thoughts. Good Works = Good Thoughts.
If I help others, I will think of others more quickly.
If I tell the lost about salvation, I will think of their eternal souls more often.
If I read the Bible, I will think about how the Bible relates to my life.
If I go to church, I am quicker to think about Godly things during the week.
The same principle applies to the negative. Sinful Works = Sinful Thoughts.
If I watch Dr. Phil and Oprah all day, I am going to have thoughts of depression and anxiety.
If I secretly sin, I am going to have thoughts of getting caught and a guilty conscience.
If I hear swearing all day, I may not swear aloud, but I will in my mind.
If I look at pornography, I will lust in my mind and heart.
If I sing Rock music, Country music, Pop music or Rap music I will think about what I have
heard.
So where do dreams come from..... Normally from things we have see, heard or done.
My works affect my thoughts.
Do you struggle with thoughts of sin?
Do you have a hard time keeping sinful words and pictures out of your mind?
1. Commit Your Works to The Lord-
Sign over your deeds and activities to The Lord. What does he want? What is He for? What is He against? Surrender your life to Him.
2. Continue In The Word-
The more Bible I can put in my mind, the more good thoughts I am going to have. Read, memorize and meditate on the scripture.
3. Concentrate On Good-
Focus your mind on the good things that you have seen, heard and experienced today. Count your blessings, quote the Bible, sing spiritual songs or call an encouraging friend.
I don't think anyone wants bad dreams... As Christians, we don't want bad thoughts either. So what do we do?
Do right and you will think right!!!
