Mantras + Scripture = Positivity

So, is anyone on Pinterest? I love that website. It is a great way to save websites that interest you. I have several boards that hold recipes, do it yourself ideas, positive sayings, spiritual encouragement, and the list goes on. I came across a pin that was entitled, “4 Daily Mantras For Avoiding Negativity” by Angie Sarhan (retrieved from sivanaeast.com). I am all about staying positive and I truly believe in the power of words, so I frequently encourage my clients and patients to use positive mantras to replace the negative thoughts that lead to depression and anxiety.

I do like the mantras Ms. Sarhan used; however, for me personally, I find that Scripture is more powerful than anything a person can produce. So I decided to use Ms. Sarhan’s mantras as a starting point and I decided to add to them scriptures with similar messages. Giving credit to Ms. Sarhan, I would like to build on what she wrote. The following are 4 mantras and complimentary Scriptures to help us avoid negativity:

1) From Sarhan: “My day brings me abundant happiness.”

    From Psalm 28:7: “Adonai is my strength and shield; in Him my heart trusted, and I have been

                                 Helped. Therefore, my heart is filled with joy, and I will sing praises to

                                Him.”

If we start our day with a positive frame of mind, we set the tone for the entire day and we also may influence others in a positive way. It is possible to be positive even in the midst of difficult circumstances. Although Sarhan’s words are positive and probably very helpful, sometimes words alone are not enough. Sometimes, we just cannot accomplish things in our own strength. As for me, the Lord is my strength when I am weak; I need Him. So, since the Lord inhabits the praises of His people (Psalm 22:3), I will praise Him in my distress and that always lifts me up.

2) From Sarhan: “I am protected in all ways.”

    From Deuteronomy 31:6: “Be strong, be bold, don’t be afraid or frightened of them,

                                                for  Adonai your God is going with you. He will neither fail you

           nor abandon you”

Sarhan speaks about warding off negativity by feeling as if you are protected. She visualizes herself in a bubble that shields her from other people’s negativity. This is a pleasant thought, but visualizing alone does not do the job. It is the Lord my God who protects me. He goes before me and fights my battles for me! If God is for me, who can be against me? That is all the protection I need. I walk in faith and I feel secure.

3) From Sarhan: “I bring joy to everyone I meet. I manifest positive encounters.”

    From Psalm 51:12-13: “Restore my joy in your salvation, and let a willing spirit uphold me.
                                                         Then I will teach the wicked your ways, and sinners will return to you.”

I firmly believe in leading by example and being the change you wish to see in the world around you. We absolutely affect each other as we all walk through this life. I am a very empathic person and I can physically feel when someone is hurting, either mentally or physically. I feel heaviness in my heart. When a person walks into a room, I can sense immediately whether that person is happy or sad, calm or anxious, and whether he or she has good intensions or is deceitful. That is a gift that God gave me and that is what makes me so good at what I do. I also know that I can affect other people in much the same way. Since I always want to be a willing vessel for my Creator, I always want to show Him through me, through my deeds, actions and words. His Spirit shining through me creates a safe zone for all of those in my presence. I strive to show the love that God has for all of us.

4) From Sarhan: “I end my day in peace and harmony. I release what does not serve my highest

                            good.”

    From Psalm 37:37: “Turn from evil and do good; seek peace and go after it!”

We all want peace in our lives. As Sarhan says, we need to decide to let go of the things that poison our souls. I can quote Scripture after Scripture that teaches us to forgive, release anger, love one another, and so on, but Psalm 37:37 is brief and to the point. It is a reminder that we must actively go after peace, especially when things around us get too chaotic. We have no control over the chaos sometimes and we may also feel that we have no control over our thoughts, but if we focus in on what God says, He gives us a peace that surpasses all understanding (Philippians 4:7) and He leaves us with His peace through the Ruach HaKodesh (the Holy Spirit), which is not of this world (John 14:27).

I would like to thank Angie Sarhan for her positivity and for sharing her gentle spirit. I just believe in my soul that in addition to the sentiments of human beings, we need the confirmation of God’s word so that we know we are walking down the right path. If things do not line up with what God says, I feel it in my spirit and it just does not sit right with me. I always say, in the center of God’s will is where I want to be. If I stay there, I know I will be happy, I will be protected, I will show His love through me, and I will have abundant peace. I wish all who are reading this happiness, protection, positivity and abundant peace. God bless!