Let the words of my mouth and the medication of my heart be acceptable in Your sight, O Lord, my Rock and Redeemer. Psalm 19:14

One of the most life-changing revelations we can have is to find out that we can do something about our thoughts. We can practice “on purpose thinking” We do not have to meditate on everything that pops into our minds; we can choose what we want to think about. We can choose power-enhancing thoughts-not power-draining thoughts. We can be deliberate about what goes on in our minds. We can break up with bad habits and form good habits. In fact, learning to think great thoughts on purpose is one of the keys to a great life.

We often allow ourselves to buy into the world’s idea of a “great life”. We may equate greatness with fame, fortune, athletic success, celebrity status, remarkable business or scientific achievements, or physical attractiveness. But none of these constitutes a truly great life. In fact, some of the most famous and wealthy people in the world seem to be some of the most miserable people. To really have a great life, a person must have love, peace, joy, right standing with God, good relationships and other qualities the world does not necessarily consider “great”. Without them, how could anyone’s life be great? Think about it: What do we really have without peace and joy? Think great thoughts today and every day–thoughts of peace, joy, success and love–and see how great your life will be.