"Destruction"

"They also that seek after my life lay snares for me; and they that seek my hurt speak mischievous things, and imagine deceits all the day long." (Psalms 38:12) We can only imagine what was going on in David's head, as to what part of his life he could have been speaking of, or if this part of his complaining was all in his head. But isn't that how we build up things within our minds, as we spin out devious plans which are plotted against us, all based upon misunderstanding, or miscommunication? Dwelling on things which are obviously beyond our control, or even beyond our ability to properly understand correctly, are just wasted thoughts, and they do nothing but destroy our capacity for sound thought or reason. Jesus on the other hand, He knew the thoughts of those that plotted against His life, and He could see the traps that were set out by those that wanted to destroy His work, for they only feared the crowds that followed Him. Interesting enough, but it was all part of God's plan for the redemption of mankind; every stone that was raised up against Him, every trap that was laid out in front of Him, nothing could touch Him unless it was part of the plan, and nothing that was meant to happen could be stopped. If we could just allow faith and trust to guide our lives, then the little things we might imagine are going on around us will not really matter, because we can just focus on God's goodness, knowing that He is in control of our lives, not those that might seek out our hurt. Simply put; if we could spend all that wasted time dwelling on good thoughts, we would be all the better for having done so; but all the time we spend dwelling on the unworthy thoughts are nothing but destruction to our peace, our joy, and our ability to love as we would be loved... "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." (Philippians 4:8)