think

think verb \ˈthiŋk\
: to believe that something is true, that a particular situation exists, that something will happen, etc.
: to have an opinion about someone or something
: to form or have (a particular thought) in your mind


Anyone who has read the Bible at all, will discover God's deep desire that humans think.  He has designed us as intellectual creatures with a mind, will, and emotions; and He deeply desires that we think about Him, about His desires, about His Word, about His Way of eternal life and purpose, about His Good News!

Jesus asked people often, " ... what do you think?".  Our thoughts will determine why we believe what we believe; and ultimately how we will choose to live this life, and more important, how we will prepare for the life that follows this earthly existence.

Many of us obsess in our thought life over the cares, concerns, worries, and anxieties of this earth; some of us to the point of actually thinking ourselves into patterns of depression and all sorts of emotional turmoil.  On the other hand, I know many people who have learned how to take every thought captive, as Scripture teaches, and keep their minds stayed on Him.

So, I will ask: what do you think?  Meaning, what thoughts are you allowing to captivate and to dominate your daily mental and emotional exercise?  What do you think about when you formulate your opinions and beliefs?  If your thought life does not lend itself primarily to what God thinks, what He wants, and how He feels ... then, don't expect much of His Presence in your life.  And, do not be surprised when life throws it's muck and yuck at you, and you have no clue how to 'call on the Name of the Lord'.  You haven't spent much time thinkin' bout Him.

However, that can change TODAY.  Think about it!