Success begins in the mind ............................................................ .......................................Discover the power of your thoughts and words. Whether or not your are aware of it, a war is raging all around you, and the battle is for your mind. Your enemy's number one target is the arena of your thoughts. If he can control how you think, he'll be able to control your entire life. Indeed, THOUGHTS DETERMINE ACTIONS, ATTITUDE, AND SELF-IMAGE. REALLY, THOUGHTS DETERMINE DESTINY, which is why the Bible warns us to guard our minds.Almost like a magnet, we draw in what we constantly think about. If we dwell on depressing, negative thoughts, we will be depressed and negative. If we think positive, happy, joyful thoughts, our life will reflect that and attract other upbeat, positive people. OUR LIFE FOLLOWS OUR THOUGHTS.And our thoughts also affect our emotions. We will feel exactly the way we think. You cannot expect to feel happy unless you think happy thoughts. Conversely, it's impossible to remain discouraged unless you first think discouraging thoughts. SO MUCH OF SUCCESS AND FAILURE IN LIFE BEGINS IN OUR MINDS....................................................... .................................. ............................................................ .....................................................As you think, you will be.......................................................... ............................................It is unrealistic to pretend that nothing bad ever happens to us. Bad things happen to good people. Pretense is not the answer; nor is playing semantic games to make yourself sound more spiritual. If you are sick, admit it; but keep your thoughts on your Healer. If your body is tired, if your spirit is weary, fine: but focus your thoughts on the One who has promised, "Those who wait on the Lord shall renew their strength".The first place we must win the victory is in our own minds. You can't sit back passively and expect this new person to suddenly appear. IF YOU DON'T THINK YOU CAN BE SUCCESSFUL, YOU NEVER WILL BE. IF YOU DON'T THINK YOUR BODY CAN BE HEALED, IT NEVER WILL BE. When you think thoughts of mediocrity, you are destined to live an average life. But when you align your thoughts with God's thoughts and you start dwelling on the promises of His Word, when you constantly dwell on thoughts of His victory and favor, you will be propelled toward greatness, inevitably bound for increase, promotion, and God's supernatural blessings.--Joel Osteen "Scriptures and Meditations for Your Best Life Now" 2006........................................................ ............................................................ ............................................................ ...............................