Often we don't realize that we have the ability to make a choice about what we think about. But clearly we do, as we are exhorted to set our mind on things above and not on earthly things (see Col. 3:2). The fact that we are told to set our mind means that we havve the ability to choose the things that our mind should focus on. This doesn't mean that negative thoughts won't enter our minds - if that were the case, there would be no need to consciously choose to set our minds on those thoughts of God. My point here is that our thoughts are ultimately determined by us.
Christine Caine
(from Stop Acting Like A Christian; Just Be One)
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