Article July 18, 2016 Issue

Disciplining thought

Charlene Anne Miller

We choose what we think moment by moment. What we think and how we think matter greatly. From our thoughts issue our words and our deeds. I learned this during my business career when I experienced challenges that became opportunities to correct my thinking by disciplining my thought. This led to spiritual growth, greater trust in God, good, and redemption.

One experience in particular comes to mind. A firm, where I had been steadily advancing, was on the threshold of a merger with another company. Three attempts were made by a member of upper management to move me into positions that were to be eliminated following the merger. In each instance, as the offer was presented to me, I discerned that it was not right for me and declined. These spiritual intuitions came with spiritual conviction and clarity.

Then, during a conversation where I was questioned at length about my rejections of these wonderful offers, it was revealed to me that this member of upper management felt stung by a remark I had made in private to a colleague. Now, together with my manager, he was attempting to orchestrate my layoff as part of the merger. My regret for the thoughtless remark was sincere and deep. I wasted no time in mentally chastising my colleague for repeating it. As I disciplined my thought in this tense situation, I saw a clear need to love and forgive myself, and to love and forgive my colleagues. 

Enjoy 1 free Sentinel article or audio program each month, including content from 1898 to today.

Send a comment to the editors
NEXT IN THIS ISSUE
Article
The touch of Christ
July 18, 2016
Contents

We'd love to hear from you!

Easily submit your testimonies, articles, and poems online.

Submit