PREVAILING THOUGHTS

“But you are not like that, for you are a chosen people. You are royal priests, a holy nation, God’s very own possession. As a result, you can show others the goodness of God, for he called you out of the darkness into his wonderful light.” 1 Peter 2:9

“O LORD, you have examined my heart and know everything about me. You know when I sit down or stand up. You know my thoughts even when I’m far away. You see me when I travel and when I rest at home. You know everything I do. You know what I am going to say even before I say it, LORD.” Psalm 139:1-4

“But the Lord said to Samuel, ‘Don’t judge by his appearance or height, for I have rejected him. The Lord doesn’t see things the way you see them. People judge by outward appearance, but the Lord looks at the heart.’” 1 Samuel 16:7

“And so, dear brothers and sisters, I plead with you to give your bodies to God because of all he has done for you. Let them be a living and holy sacrifice—the kind he will find acceptable. This is truly the way to worship him. Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Romans 12:1-2 NLT

My mind needs renewing. I've found myself filled with negative thoughts about myself.
It's strange how I've never had a negative thought about God. Not once have I thought He was bad, vindictive, or mean. My thoughts of Him have always been of His love, His joy, and His hope. Don't get me wrong, I've had plenty of times when I've harbored questions. There are plenty of times I have not understood what He is doing in and around my life. I've found myself arguing with Him. By the way, I never won a single argument. Why has it been my experience to find no fault in God? I think, possibly, I am really familiar with what the word says about God and His character. I believe what the Bible says about Him. On the other hand, when I find myself thinking negative thoughts about myself, I begin to wonder, do I really believe what God says about who I am? I can say it, I can quote it, but do I believe it. The pressure of the world and its opinion of me press hard against the perception I have of myself. I see God from the viewpoint of who He says He is in the word, but I have allowed the world to speak loud enough to influence the way I think about myself.
Lord, help me renew my mind and let Your words about how You feel about me prevail.