“For we walk by faith, not by sight.”
We all have a sixth sense — hunches, inklings, thoughts that keep coming back. Things each of us are destined to do, if we only heed the call, and begin to take action steps.
You may get a sense that someone is pretending to be our friend, you can feel it, but you ignore that notion and they hurt you. Or when you feel your husband or wife is cheating on you and, again, you ignore the signs and are devastated when they ask for a divorce. Or that time you feel the need to give a phone call to someone ends up being a time when they really need you. That, my friend, is your sixth sense at work, with the last instance showing how powerful our sixth sense is, when we listen. As Christians, this is a discerning spirit.
Notice the first word of the title of Napoleon Hill’s book “Think and Grow Rich.” In his chapter where he teaches about our sixth sense, he reminds us how every action begins with what it is we are thinking. What we choose to do with those thoughts, once they come forth, is what makes things happen for our good or for our bad. It is a choice.
According to Hill, our sixth sense is considered infinite intelligence. Infinite means never-ending. It is quite simple, as Hill states over and over again, “Whatever the mind of man can conceive, he can achieve.” This book has helped millions of people learn how to make their dreams become a reality by simply “walking by faith, and not by sight.” Scriptures are always necessary, as we walk our road throughout our lives. In fact, 2nd Corinthians 5:7 is the lead scripture for this week: “For we walk by faith, not by sight.“
There will be times when things won’t make sense as you travel along this journey toward where God is leading you. You will have to trust God and continue to move forward.
Do your part. Dream about things you want, believe you can have them, then see yourself in possession of whatever those things are desired — that’s called faith. See yourself running your business, see yourself married to a wonderful husband or wife, see yourself driving that new Jaguar you want, see yourself graduating from college. See the dream as if it is already a reality — by faith, not by sight.
Then you get busy fixing any weaknesses you may have. Weaknesses that hinder you from getting to your destination, we all have some. Do you need more training in a special subject? More mentors? Are they successful?
Cast your care upon the Lord. Pray, stay positive, don’t get jealous of others who don’t have your problems. God has a plan just for you. Don’t compare your life to others. Be committed, especially when it’s hard to do. As Psalm 37:3 says: Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pastures. Delight yourself in the LORD and he will give you the desires of your heart. Commit your way to the LORD; trust in him and he will do this.
Practice walking by faith, and not by sight, and allow the Lord Jesus to “order your steps” all along the way! We often get started, but can’t seem to see our way clearly. Don’t quite know how we’re going to make it to that goal God promised us will be ours. We must not quit, we must keep going, as God keeps directing your path. Finally, you will reach the other side; good things will begin to happen for you. Never give up. Don’t be weary in well doing, in due season you shall reap. The Word says, “We’re the head and not the tail; our faith moves mountains.”
It’s important to listen to your thoughts, your sixth sense. It is God speaking directly into your spirit, leading, guiding and directing your path.
Lyndia Grant is a speaker/writer living in the D.C. area. Her radio show, “Think on These Things,” airs Fridays at 6 p.m. on 1340 AM (WYCB), a Radio One station. To reach Grant, visit her website, www.lyndiagrant.com, email lyndiagrantshowdc@gmail.com or call 240-602-6295. Follow her on Twitter @LyndiaGrant and on Facebook.