Philippians 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Romans 12:2 Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is–his good, pleasing and perfect will.

2 Corinthians 10:5 Casting down arguments, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;

Obviously, God is concerned about how we think. God knows that how we think will affect how we believe, and how we believe will determine our behavior, and our behavior will determine our quality of life.

For instance, if a person thinks they won’t ever get a good job, then that thought will invade their belief system. Once that thought is in their belief system, then their behavior will reflect a person who won’t ever get a good job. They may obtain a nonchalant attitude about life, start smoking/drinking to ease the pain of perceived failure, or turn to a life of crime. This downward spiral started off with a thought.

However, when we change our thoughts, we change our lives. Regardless of how the situation may appear, if we think correctly, we will believe correctly. And if we believe correctly, we can have every promise found in the Word of God.