Flash thoughts!

We all experience flippant thought, imaginations which are picturesque. Some are pleasing and enriching while others conjure up unpleasant memories. These sudden, gushing, and picturesque thoughts are known in psychology as spontaneous thoughts or involuntary mental imagery. They are a normal part of cognitive processing, where the brain generates random, unbidden, and often intense images—ranging from pleasant, creative daydreams to disturbing, unwanted memories.

Cognitive psychologists observe that the brain is constantly running in the background, making connections between smells, sounds, or emotions, and your memories. Some minds are more prone to fixating on thoughts, acting like a "hamster wheel" that repeats the same thought. It just doesn’t stop there, many experience sudden, unwanted, or "dirty" thoughts—along with unwanted, distressing memories—are a universal human experience often referred to in psychology as intrusive thoughts. According to research, approximately 93% of people report having at least one intrusive thought over a 3-month period. These thoughts, which can range from bizarre or a taboo to violent or sexual, often in direct conflict with a person’s values, character, and desires. Sometimes these thoughts are born of morbid curiosity. While driving along a winding mountain highway, suddenly we imagine what would happen if we jerked the wheel to the right. Other times, such thoughts arise from our sinful hearts. 

According to the “sticky mind” theory the brain often fixates on thoughts it deems unacceptable, causing them to repeat. High levels of stress, anxiety, or lack of sleep can increase the frequency of these thoughts, as the brain’s ability to suppress them is compromised. The positive suggestions are good to try but usually it is not a long-lasting solution. We are all tired at some point, and our mind is constantly easing it through alternative thoughts and experience. But this is not the end of the explanation. 

Our minds are a battleground. We often tend to fight spiritual wars where we are held captive by the evil one and our minds are under its control. Apostle Paul writes in the Bible, “We demolish…every proud thing that is raised up against the knowledge of God, and we take every thought captive to obey Christ.” This is only possible when you ask God for His help to fight any negative unwanted thoughts. Jesus was holy and immaculate.  When we worship Him and learn about Him our life changes to be like Him and seek what is right. Apostle Paul reminds us that it’s not enough to destroy false thinking—we have to form healthy imaginations too: “Brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things” (Bible). It’s also important to replace our negative reels with the truths God declares about us. We can echo back to Him gratitude for who He’s remade us to be in Christ. Your struggle with these negative flash thoughts will be won over for good.

 

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Invisible yet true!

 

There are many things in life that we don’t see exist yet believe. Some are obscure but we feel their effects. There are the abstracts like love, sympathy, kindness, of which we see the effects and experience it. Belief in God is similar. People worship deities either based on the stories that exist or based on the records of real powerful people who were seen as God.

We sort our troubles through our efforts and money. We have reserve funds and insurance policies to see us through difficult times that might arise. There is a pleasure in solving our problems and moving on. But there may be occasions when difficulty overwhelm us, and we drown as it were under that pressure. Seasons like those are rare. Its these occasions that reveal our frail human security, and we find ourselves exposed when all help is exhausted.

It’s in these moments of helplessness that we turn to our family religion, to the god as our last resort. We cling on to the words of religious scripture and visit our places of worship clinging to our God for dear life. We now want to connect with something we don’t see and hope for some supernatural miracle. If things work, we give credit to God and oblige our commitments in the form of offerings and gifts to the place or places of worship.

However, there is one God who said, “Blessed are those who have not seen and yet have believed.” (John 20:29 Bible). It is Jesus Christ. He existed on earth around 4 -6 BC and lived approximately till AD 30-33 fulfilling many prophecies that were made regarding a Messiah, the nature of His birth, death and resurrection 700-900 years before His existence. His resurrection made history and Christians during this month celebrated a unique event, the Easter. While He lived, He gave hope to people about life, life after death, i.e. eternity. Your faith in God will change the course of your life with hope and certainty. Jesus promised His Holy spirit to dwell in the heart of man which means you don’t have to talk to a figure made of Him or His photo. You just need to call on His name from where you are. He has the power to forgive our sins and liberate us from all guilt. He will dwell among you and bless you with an abundant life now and life forever to all those who believe in Him and His resurrected power. 

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When people commit and don't fulfill most of the time!

I am not sure how many people are confident to claim that they had fulfilled 100% of all their commitments they have made so far. To be honest, I cannot claim that myself. We all struggle in this area of fulfilling commitments which is universal. The root causes can be   combination of overcommitting, poor time management, unexpected life events, and the emotional fatigue that follows initial enthusiasm. For many there could be other reasons why they fail to keep commitments.

People say "yes" too often to please others either to be genuinely helpful or just pure ambitious. They maybe obsessed with self-gratification which is the act of satisfying one's own desires, impulses, or needs, often focused on achieving personal pleasures. Studies estimate that the average adult makes approximately 35,000 "remotely conscious" decisions daily, ranging from ordinary choices like food (226+ daily) to complex, significant decisions. Most decisions are minor (e.g., what to wear, checking a phone), but the cumulative effect consumes substantial mental energy. Our decision-making eventually leads to making commitments consciously or subconsciously. Some are intentional but some are to escape the situation we are in.

A person to whom we make the commitment waits eagerly for the same to be fulfilled but it’s never a guarantee. Imagine that someone has promised something to you but does not fulfill. Its irritating and disappointing. This becomes even more prominent when you want to finish with the commitment and move on. It can happen in personal or professional life.  After someone lets you down a couple of times, you’re less likely to trust them, right? Most of the time people commit and pretend to forget, when they are unwilling to fulfil. People often make commitments with the intention of being polite, avoiding conflict, or impressing someone in the moment, rather than with a firm intent to follow through. Saying "no" can be socially uncomfortable. Promising and later acting forgetful is sometimes seen as a "softer" exit than direct refusal.

The Bible emphasizes that it is better not to make a vow or promise than to make one and fail to fulfill it (Ecclesiastes 5:5 Bible). Reckless commitments are considered foolish and sinful, as God expects His children to keep their word, even when it is difficult, rather than making excuses for not following through. Uncommitted life can lead to the breakdown of family, and relationships. Unfilled commitments are the matter of the heart. Commitments stem from honesty and integrity which is not a mere good practice it reflects who you are as a person. Your life is the result of many choices and influences including your religious system. But true change of heart that leads to honesty and sincerity is the result of who you worship. You become who you worship. By this standard if you measure, Jesus is unique and God of the universe not only of His deeds and lifestyle but because He was raised from dead. He is not a story or an event but a God who transforms lives. When you learn more about Him and worship Him your life is changed forever. You become a someone who people long to be with. Your words will have meaning and your commitments become a fulfillment of promises. 

 

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Resurrection- The Game Changer of your Destiny!

The Greatest news  the world has ever heard: The TOMB is EMPTY!

Dear Friends, wishing you all a Happy Easter! Easter is not a mere festival; it is an event that shook the entire human history. Jesus the incarnation of God rose from the grave as He promised and He is the only one since. The Bible is also one of the best historical narratives which states His resurrection. Paul, a former atheist, after encountering Jesus followed Him and preached Jesus. He is the author of the book to the Corinthians and states in 1 Corinthians 15:3-6, “For I delivered to you first of all that which I also received: that Christ died for our sins according to the Scriptures, and that He was buried, and that He rose again the third day according to the Scriptures, and that He was seen by Cephas, then by the twelve.  After that He was seen by over five hundred brethren at once, of whom the greater part remain to the present, but some have fallen asleep.”

The resurrection of Jesus is recorded in the New Testament Gospels in the Bible - Matthew 28, Mark 16, Luke 24, John 20-21 and in the Book of Acts. However, the earliest written record of the resurrection is the creed in 1 Corinthians 15:3–8, written by Paul around AD 50–55, which scholars believe dates to within months of the event. You can do more in depth reading to understand the resurrection also through non-Christian sources as mentioned IN THIS LINK

There is an interesting fact about the tomb in which Jesus was buried. According to the Bible, Jesus was buried in a borrowed, new tomb owned by Joseph of Arimathea, a wealthy disciple who requested the body from Pilate. Key verses confirming this are Matthew 27:57-60, Luke 23:50-56, and John 19:38-42, note that the tomb was nearby, hewn from rock, and previously unused. The tomb, which was new and carved into rock, was used only temporarily—for a few days—because Jesus did not remain there, fulfilling the prophecy that He would be with the rich in His death. 

Joseph of Arimathea was a respected, wealthy council member (Sanhedrin) who secretly followed Jesus. He asked Pontius Pilate (Pontius Pilate was the Roman prefect (governor) of Judaea from 26–36 CE, best known for presiding over the trial of Jesus and sentencing Him to crucifixion), for Jesus’ body, ensuring a proper, honorable burial rather than leaving it for a mass grave.

Significance of "Borrowed": The tomb was not Jesus’ own, and it was used for a very brief period before the resurrection. Tradition holds that the tomb is within the Church of the Holy Sepulchre in Jerusalem.

Prophetic Fulfillment: It fulfilled Isaiah 53:9, which predicted that despite being crucified with criminals, the Messiah would be buried in a rich man's grave. The Book of Isaiah is a prophetic book which was written approximately 700 to 500 years before Jesus. While the prophet Isaiah lived and wrote in the 8th century BCE (c. 700s BC), modern scholars indicate the book was compiled in stages, with major sections written during the Babylonian exile (6th century BCE).

The Gospel in the Bible is not advice for religious improvement. It is the announcement that God saves sinners through the life, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ. We can have eternal life. Jesus came and died to pay for our sins, making it possible to live eternally. His resurrection proved it and paved the way for all who believe. Acknowledge the fact you are a sinner, believe that He died and rose again for your sins, and you will be saved.  You may like to check my previous blog on  Resurrection Revolution .

 

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