We are told that what we think about or ponder will define us. The “heart” is where feelings, behavior, attitudes, hidden thoughts live.
The businessperson, while realistic about cash flow issues and the shrinking customer base, must guard against “the negative” dominating thinking. Easy to do when business life is tough.
Now more than ever, controlling what one thinks about or dwells on is vital. People respond to those who have a positive demeanor – can-do attitude – never-say-die.
Scripture teaches that the heart is very wicked and deceitful – so much so, it can fool us. That’s why it must be guarded. This takes intention. Something we must work at. Take the time to work on your mental attitude as well as your business fundamentals.
Are you guarding your “heart” – your attitude?
Proverbs 4:23 (MSG) Keep vigilant watch over your heart; that’s where life starts. (NKJV) Keep [above all else, guard- NIV] your heart with all diligence, for out of it spring the issues of life.