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Our thoughts are built by our minds, wills and emotions. Negative thoughts can adversely affect our health if left unchecked. Scientists now estimate that 87% - 95% of illnesses come directly from our thought life, regardless if the illness is mental, emotional, or physical. With age, our brains can grow and thicken, therefore increasing the surface area. This increase allows for more processes and connections to take place.

In His infinite mercy, God created our brains to be changeable and moldable. This change is evident in our thought life also. Romans 12:2 tells us, “do not conform to the pattern of this world but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” With the Lord’s help, our minds can be renewed. In Philippians 4:8, Paul teaches us, “finally brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable, if anything is excellent or praiseworthy – think about such things.”