The Power of Right Thinking

The healing of any problem or circumstance does not always require much effort on our part; often it only requires a change in our thinking, which is always attainable. Very often, we have let fear rob us of this power and opportunity. No matter what the conditions are, reverse your thoughts and watch the conditions disappear or return to good, “for God has not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind.” (II Tim. 1:7)

Recently I was driving to work in severe weather, with heavy rain and strong winds. I was so concerned about safety that I let my thought drift away — and I began to lose control of my driving. My fear became even worse. Then I started to pray very quietly for the weather and the safety of everyone. Then the thought came to me that God governs the universe, including man, which also includes the weather, my driving, and every driver on the road. Suddenly, the weather responded to harmony, and my driving was good and peaceful again. All fear was completely gone. My knowledge of my oneness with God and His presence filling every space was now supreme, and my joy was regained.

Fear is evidence of lack of trust in God, which consequently makes us vulnerable, and exposes us to error, environmental contaminants, sicknesses, and even death. Be on the right side with God, so that when fear creeps into our thoughts, and gets louder, trying to tell us that we are alone, so shall your faith in God get even stronger, knowing that fear is powerless and that God alone governs man, the weather, and the environment. “Fear thou not; for I am with thee: be not dismayed; for I am thy God: I will strengthen thee; yea, I will help thee; yea, I will uphold thee with the right hand of my righteousness.” (Isaiah 41:10)