Reaping a Harvest of Joy

Today, I want to talk about something that's been on my mind lately: the power of our thoughts. When I start my day off with negative thoughts and complaints, it sets the tone for the rest of the day. I find myself getting easily frustrated, angry, and bitter. On the other hand, when I start my day with positive thoughts and gratitude, it's amazing how much better my day goes. (This is one of the main reasons I created the Optimize Your Day program!)

Galatians 6:7 says, "Be not deceived; God is not mocked: for whatsoever a man soweth, that shall he also reap." In other words, what we put out into the world, we will eventually receive back.

So, if we're constantly sowing negative thoughts and complaints, we can't expect to reap anything good. It just doesn't work that way. It's like planting a garden of weeds and expecting to harvest tomatoes.

But, if we sow positive thoughts and gratitude, we can expect to reap a harvest of joy, peace, and contentment. It's like planting a garden and tending it with care, watering it, and ensuring it gets enough sunlight. Eventually, we'll see the fruits of our labor.

Now, I'm not saying that we should ignore our problems. That's not realistic or healthy. But I am saying that we have the power to choose what we focus on. We can choose to dwell on the negative or focus on the positive.

When we choose to focus on the positive, it changes our perspective. It helps us see the good in situations, even when things are tough. It helps us be more patient, kind, and understanding. It also helps us have a better attitude, which in turn affects those around us.

So, my challenge for you today is to catch yourself when you start having negative thoughts. Instead of dwelling on them, try to reframe them in a positive light. And if you can't do that, try to focus on something else that you're grateful for.

Remember, what we sow, we will reap. Let's make sure we're planting seeds of positivity and gratitude to reap a harvest of joy and peace.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. - Philippians 4:8