Friday, December 11, 2009

Think Poz - Apples of Gold - December 11, 2009 -vi-

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Radio Script for December 11, 2009

“Think Poz”

 

Hello, I’m Doug Apple…with Apples of Gold.

Marc Mero was a professional wrestling champion.

Now he is a Christian and speaks at churches as well as public school assemblies.

At the schools he represents the organization he founded called “Champion of Choices.”  He talks to the kids about making positive choices such as staying away from drugs and negative people, and the power of setting goals.

He has his own Champion of Choices t-shirt, and I really like the catchy little phrase on the back.  It simply says, “Think Poz,” P – O – Z, as in positive.

If you get a letter or a note from Marc, he’s likely to sign it like this:  God bless, and think poz!

It’s been said that Marc is the most positive guy you’ll ever meet. 

Now some people think that means you stick your head in the sand.  You can’t talk about problems or even think about problems because, after all, problems are negative.

Well listen, you can think positively while dealing with problems.  It’s not that you don’t have any problems, or that you ignore them.  The difference is the attitude you take while dealing with them.

You don’t have to get all stressed out about problems.  You don’t have to become an emotional basket case. 

Yes, there are always problems to be solved, challenges to be tackled, but you don’t have to get all whacked out about them.

Think of a quarterback dropping back to pass.  When the defenders break through, he could panic, get all stressed out, and choke.  Or he could keep his cool, hang in there, and still make a great play.

Think poz.  It doesn’t mean you sugar coat everything in some phony way; but it does mean you look for the bright side, for the good side. 

Here’s one good side you can think about in all things.  It’s Romans 8:28.  “And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.”

That can always be in your mind, bolstering your thoughts and your spirit.  “I don’t know how this is all going to work out, but one thing I know for sure.  In all things God works for the good of those who love Him, who have been called according to His purpose.”

Philippians 4:8 is a great “think poz” passage.  It tells us to think about things that are excellent and praiseworthy.  It says to think about things that are true and noble and right, pure and lovely and admirable.  These are the things that should dominate our thinking.

Here is a little guideline I just heard about.  Can you tack this on at the end of your thoughts, this little phrase:  “in Jesus’ name”?

For example, does it sound right to say, “This is going to be a terrible day . . . in Jesus’ name”?

Now compare that to this.  “It’s going to be a wonderful day, in Jesus’ name!”

Or what about, “I can’t do that.  I’m a big loser . . . in Jesus’ name.”

What?  That sounds ridiculous.

Compare that to Philippians 4:13, I can do all things through Christ who gives me strength.

Colossians 3:17 says, “And whatever you do, whether in word or deed, do it all in the name of the Lord Jesus, giving thanks to God the Father through Him.”

That part about giving thanks – that alone will help you think more positive thoughts.  Being thankful just automatically gives you a more positive attitude.

But anyway, it says whatever we do, in word or deed, we should do it in Jesus’ name. 

So it has a scriptural basis, this idea of tacking “in Jesus’ name” at the end of your thought and seeing if it sounds right.

“I’ll never get a job . . . in Jesus’ name.” 

We are told that, whatever we say, we should say it in Jesus’ name.  And the mere act of bringing Jesus into the situation just changes everything.  The impossible becomes possible.  Defeat turns to victory.  Darkness becomes light. 

We are to have an eternal perspective on things.  We are to walk in the Spirit, with streams of living water bubbling up from within us.  We are to walk in faith, and First John 5:4 says faith is the victory that overcomes the world.

So if you want to improve your life, here’s one place to start, by applying this catchy little phrase.

Think poz.


Comments?

E-mail me:  dougapple@wave94.com.

May God bless you today!  With Apples of Gold…I’m Doug Apple.


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