There's a lot of talk about "the power of positive thinking" and "positive affirmations to produce manifestations." How should the Christian approach this school of thought? Truth is the routine of positive thinking is undoubtedly essential to a worry-free, victorious, fulfilling life; however, the belief that all that is good flowing in and out of your existence, that ultimately these manifestations are the sole product of one's own self power is the pitfall that Christians should avoid. Yes, negative thinking, and self-sabotaging are thought patterns we should avoid and steering our mind towards more edifying proclamations can assist us in renewing our minds daily. It is imperative that we, as God's children remember that it is Christ in us that affirms us and not we ourselves. We should feel freedom because of our dependance on God and not in our abilities. The Bible is full of truthful testaments of faith that can assist us in changing our thoughts and allowing the Holy Spirit to work within us. Bottomline: we should trust that God wants the best for us just as we wish for ourselves; that His Holy Word is already full of truthful affirmations that we can proclaim as promises over our lives, and that our very identities and self-talk should align with how He views us.
I pray that these scriptures will help you to abstain from negative thinking and that they will instead guide you to how God views you. Remember this is not within self but all for the glory and edification of God. These affirmations are followed by a corresponding scripture. By no means are these the only passages. Accept the challenge of finding more scriptures in your own study/meditation allowing the Holy Spirit to give you personal revelations and affirmations. Each statement should be a reminder of God's promises over your life, reflected in the written second person point of view and usage of the pronoun "you." Notice how breaking the strongholds of negative thinking; thereby choosing instead to stand on biblical principle may change your personal view of yourself and those around you.
Focus Scriptures: It shall be done for you as you have believed. - Matthew 8:13
For as a man thinks in his heart, so is he.- Proverbs 23:7
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