MY MIND IS MADE UP!

Today I will make a difference. I will begin by controlling my thoughts.

Proverbs 23:7
for as a man thinks in his heart so is he.

A person is the product of his thoughts. I want to be happy and hopeful. Therefore, I will have thoughts that are happy and hopeful. I refuse to be victimized by my circumstances. I will not let petty inconveniences such as traffic jams, long lines, congestion and delays are my masters. I will avoid negativity and gossip. Optimism will be my companion, and victory will be my hallmark.
Today I will make a difference.

I will be grateful for the twenty-four hours that are before me.

Ecclesiastes 3:1
TO EVERYTHING there is a season, and a time for every matter or purpose under heaven:

Time is a precious commodity. I refuse to allow what little time I have to be contaminated by self-pity, anxiety, or boredom. I will face this day with the joy of a child and the courage of a giant. I will drink each minute as though it is my last. When tomorrow comes, today will be gone forever. While it is here, I will use it for loving and giving, being all I can be as I give glory and honor to my Lord and creator.
Today I will make a difference.

I will not let past failures haunt me.

Philippians 3:13-14
Brethren, I count not myself to have apprehended: but this one thing I do, forgetting those things, which are behind, and reaching forth unto those things, which are before,
I press toward the mark for the prize of the high calling of God in Christ Jesus.

Even though my life is scarred with mistakes, I refuse to rummage through my trash heap of failures. I will admit them. I will correct them. I will press on, victoriously. No failure is fatal. It's OK to stumble... I will get up. It's OK to fail... I will rise again because I know that my God has a good plan for my life.
Today I will make a difference.

I will spend time with those I love. My family and friends.

Psalm 68:6 (New International Version)
6 God sets the lonely in families, he leads forth the prisoners with singing; but the rebellious live in a sun-scorched land.

A man can own the world but be poor for the lack of love. A man can own nothing and yet be wealthy in relationships. Today I will spend at least five minutes with the significant people in my world. Five quality minutes of talking, hugging, thanking or listening.

I don’t know about you, but personally I am not waiting for the right circumstances or someone else to do it for me my mind is made up:
Today I will make a difference.

PRACTICAL APPLICATION

I will be careful what I think, use my time wisely, forge ahead and forget the things that are behind me and make sure my family and friends know I love them and I appreciate the value they add to my life.
Today I will make a difference!