On Negative Thoughts

Self-help and self-affirmation is a secular attempt to satisfy our soul’s craving for love. I have erred so far on the other end of removing any positive thoughts from myself, namely, on the basis that they were my thoughts. My solution still proved ineffective as I lacked the joy promised in Scripture. This response avoided answering the core question that needed to be addressed. Where am I supposed to derive my positive thoughts? After all, my heart is deceitful and has a sinful nature. If I look inward, I only stare at the abyss of my fallenness. So I lift up my eyes. Where does my help come from? My help comes from the Lord. The Lord radiates in light. He radiates in “positivity” in the truest sense of the word. Lord, fill me with positive thoughts. I look to you.