Negativity

Many people struggle with negative thinking and it would appear that Satan uses this battle to distract God's people from trusting Him and manifesting the character of Jesus Christ. Christians have the responsibility to evaluate the thoughts that they allow to be entertained in their minds.  Paul encourages believers to transform the way that they used to think before they were saved because it does not bring about the righteousness of God (Romans 12:1-2).  Paul also instructs believers to have the mind of Christ in all matters (1 Cor. 2:16) but this does not come without the careful study of the Word of God and prayer. 

Negative people always tend to suck the life out of everyone around them.  They tend to believe the worst about others and the situation.  They seem to demonstrate very little faith in the sovereignty of God.  If a Christian desires to avoid negativity then they must purposefully think about, "things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and praise worthy" (Philippians 4:8).  Positive thinkers learn to think God's ways and they believe that He sits enthroned and is capable of keeping order in this world.  Positive thinking takes time but with practice it will become easier.  Most people love to be around others who walk with confidence in God's ability and in the promises of God's Word.

Negative thoughts can always be replaced with godly ones.  We as Christians live in a world that offers fear, stress, and negativity but this is not to be our fate.  Because we have the Holy Spirit of God living within us we can walk with confidence in the darkest of situations that would cause us to fear and question Him.  Let's be a life-giver to others by walking positively in the character and promises of God.