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In defensive driving, the trick in a crisis is to look where you want the car to go, because you'll steer towards that. If you stare directly at a tree or telephone poll, you'll likely end up steering the car into that.
Your thoughts will shape your future. If you dwell or obsess on bad things, bad things will likely happen. If you mentally toy around with sin or temptation, you'll likely eventually fall prey to that. If you focus on faults, those will become larger and larger in your mind. If you allow wicked people to influence your thoughts through their advice, you'll likely end up in bad situations.
Similarly, if you dwell on good things, if you focus on the Word of God throughout the day, you'll end up wiser and more prepared. You'll be more likely to sense how God might be leading you. You'll notice the working of the Holy Spirit more often.
Choose what you think on. Try and pay attention to your thoughts today -- when they wander, as they inevitably will, how can you steer them back to God's Word and God's peace, rather than letting them run away on their own and lead you far from peace and joy?
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