thoughts

The thoughts I have toward you are of peace and not evil, to give you a future and a hope. Is this a true description of your thoughts as well, or do your thoughts seem random and dark in comparison? Do they seem to have a life of their own, and take you in directions that are fearful or otherwise unhealthy for you? A wise man rules his own spirit. My word teaches you to take every thought captive, and in the power of my spirit this is possible. I enable you to think on those things that are pure and noble and lovely, even when you are surrounded by the corruption of a fallen world. Then your thoughts toward me will also be of peace, for the destiny I have set before you.