Words echo in the canyons of our memories and reflect in the mirrors of our minds.When I hear this I picture the grand canyon,miles and miles of mountains and deep valleys. If you stand and yell,your voice might travel for miles, bouncing off of the mountain sides,back and forth,back and forth.over and over again.


This is how it is when words for some reason stay embedded in our minds.Cruel words that were once spoken to us now stick around,bouncing and ricocheting around and around in our mind.Why is it kind and loving thoughts don't hang around for long?.Why we do think of them occasionally here and there.But the hurtful words seem to stay around way to long,they keep playing over and over again like a scratched record that skips in the same spot.These thoughts can shape us and become part of us.Do you remember the saying "sticks and stones may break my bones,but names will never hurt me?" This is so untrue.We know that broken bones can heal,but the words thrown at us hurt,and they can continue to hurt for years.Even when they are untrue we start to believe they are true.

How many times have you been told you could never accomplish anything? There is a good chance you won't accomplish much.How many people are told each day that they are no good?.How can you believe any different if thats all you have heard?How will you ever become the awesome creation that God made you to be,if all you hear are things that tear you down,and make you feel unloved,and unworthy?

Our minds are constantly bombarded with negative images.We deal with many types of people each day.If they are unhappy negative people,their moods and comments can rub off on us if we allow them too.What we need to remember is that the negative thoughts that tear us down,the ones that make us cringe and replay themselves over and over are not from Jesus.We need to guard our minds.If we keep our focus on Him,on what is good,If we fill our mind with Scripture and the Truth, the negative things don't have much room in our minds to take a hold

Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things." – Philippians 4:8


Phillipians 4:8 says it all. These are the things we need to be focusing on.We need to remember that we are an amazing creation,that the Lord has a purpose and a plan for our lives.That no matter how you were before.Regardless of what you did or how you lived your life before.If have a relationship with Jesus,you are a new creation.Out with the old,in with the new.So if the thoughts from the past keep popping up,you need to remember that is not who you are.You will never be that person ever again.Keep your mind on Him and He will guard your mind.He can replace the negative thoughts that paralyze you.The ones that cause you to feel unlovable or incapable of doing great things, with positive ones.

Phillipians 4:7 And the peace of God,which transcends all understanding,will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus

The choice is yours.What you let dwell in your mind.Don't let those unpleasant thoughts echo thru the canyons of your mind.Focus on Him and He will replace the lies with the truth.

Blessings
Dee