It seems to me that you must 'treat' yourself spiritually (as a doctor would 'treat' you physically) before you can effectively pray for and help others. Just as in an airplane we are instructed that mothers should put on their own oxygen masks first, and only then help their children, we must each make sure we are getting enough of God's 'oxygen' before we can be really effective in the care and cause of anyone else.
So there is nothing at all wrong with getting yourself firmly integrated into the Spirit of God to the point that you know, feel, and understand the Joy of the Lord for yourself. "For the joy of the Lord is your strength" (Nehemiah 8:10). In order to build God's Kingdom we must each become good citizens of that Kingdom so that we recognize God's Spirit in others and begin to work together spiritually for good.
This is what I believe the "power of positive thinking" is really about. It's not about thinking yourself rich and successful. It's about exercising our minds to reach this goal - this perfect Joy in the Lord. Strength to live according to the Holy Spirit and in harmony with all of God's children.
So there is nothing at all wrong with getting yourself firmly integrated into the Spirit of God to the point that you know, feel, and understand the Joy of the Lord for yourself. "For the joy of the Lord is your strength" (Nehemiah 8:10). In order to build God's Kingdom we must each become good citizens of that Kingdom so that we recognize God's Spirit in others and begin to work together spiritually for good.
This is what I believe the "power of positive thinking" is really about. It's not about thinking yourself rich and successful. It's about exercising our minds to reach this goal - this perfect Joy in the Lord. Strength to live according to the Holy Spirit and in harmony with all of God's children.
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Hey - I didn't know Buddy went to Holy Cross. My daughter just graduated from there! And for an adopted Asian Indian girl who grew up in rural Vermont with a passion for golf, they did a good job! She found their committment to diversity refreshing and horizon-expanding. This is another mother who understands the Holy Cross pride!
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