Are You Sabotaging Your Own Destiny? Look Here First

TODAY'S TEACHING

"For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he..."
 —Proverbs 23:7

Your attitude? It’s EVERYTHING. Think about it.

It’s like the glasses you wear... everything you see, feel, and do is colored by it. 

Good or bad, your attitude always starts in your mind. The thoughts you entertain? They are the ones that shape your actions.

Right thinking leads to right actions, and right actions? Well, they carve out your destiny.

You know, what you think, you eventually live. It’s that simple.

What’s going on in your head today will grow into what happens in your life tomorrow.

I remember a time when I was stuck in a rut. Everything around me felt wrong—my job, relationships, you name it. I used to blame everyone else.

I thought, if only this would change, or if only that person would act differently, then things would be better. But then I realized, this wasn’t about them.

It was about me. It was my attitude that needed a serious overhaul.

When I started changing the way I thought about my life according to God's Word, everything else followed.

It’s crazy how just shifting your mindset can change the direction of your entire future. And you know what?

Your destiny isn’t some far-off thing that happens to you. It's the result of the decisions you make today about what God tells you to do and not do.

Your character (who you are on the inside) gets built up or torn down with every choice. Those choices become habits, and those habits? Well, they form your future. 

That’s why God keeps reminding us to renew our minds (Romans 12:2, Ephesians 4:23). It’s like He’s saying, “Hey, if you want to change your life, change your thinking first.”

God’s Word is a mirror that helps us see where we need to improve and how we can grow. It’s a blueprint for creating the life we were made for.

Now, listen, bad attitudes? They’ll block or hinder the Holy Spirit every time.

If you’re holding onto things like bitterness, anger, or envy, and whatever else, you’re putting up a wall. The Holy Spirit can’t flow freely through a heart that’s full of negativity.

I get it, though. It’s easy to let things build up. People hurt us, life’s tough, and we get angry. But we have to be intentional about our attitude.

God wants to work through us, but He can’t do that if we’re constantly filling our hearts with the wrong stuff.

Check yourself regularly. What’s your attitude like today? Are you grumbling about something, holding onto anger, or letting negativity creep in?

Proverbs 23:7 says, "As a man thinketh in his heart, so is he." Your thoughts shape who you are. And if you don’t like where your heart is right now, change your thoughts.

Take a moment, look at what’s going on in your mind, and ask yourself, "Are these thoughts serving me, or sabotaging me?"

If you need to shift your attitude, guess what? It starts with changing your thoughts to line up with scripture.

The enemy? He’s going to throw all kinds of junk at you. Lies, doubts, fears, you name it. But here’s the thing—you don’t have to take it.

Think of it like this. If someone offered you a spoonful of poison, would you take it? No way. You’d refuse it, right? Well, that’s exactly how you should treat the enemy’s lies. 

Don’t let him poison your mind, your attitude, or your future. Be smart and reject those thoughts before they take root (2 Corinthians 10:5).

And let me tell you, I’ve been there. The enemy loves to mess with your mind. 

He’s like a broken record, always playing the same lies over and over again: "You’re not good enough. You’ll never make it. You’re destined for failure." But, you don’t have to believe him.

I’ve had to learn the hard way, but you don’t have to. When those lies pop up, recognize them for what they are... poison.

You wouldn’t drink something toxic, so why would you let those negative thoughts take over? Choose to believe the truth God says about you.

You’re not a failure, you’re not stuck, and you are more than capable of fulfilling your destiny in Christ.

Daily, take inventory of your attitude. What are you thinking? What are you believing? Are your thoughts lining up with God’s Word, or with the lies of the enemy? 

This isn’t a one-time thing. It’s a daily commitment.

Your attitude shapes your destiny, and if you don’t like where you’re headed, it’s time to change the way you think. Keep it in check, guard it, and let God’s Word renew it.

Your destiny is too important to let a bad attitude hold you back.

If this resonates with you, here's a short prayer you can say today:

"Dear God, I come to You today asking for Your help in renewing my mind. I know my thoughts are like seeds, and the attitude I nurture in my heart will shape the destiny I walk into. Help me pull up the weeds of negativity and replace them with the truth of Your Word. Teach me to guard my heart, to think like You, and to choose an attitude that flows with Your peace and purpose for my life. Amen."

God bless you! 

Your brother in Christ,

Daniel
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