The wicked, through the pride of his countenance, will not seek after God: God is not in all his thoughts.
Psalm 10:4

For a wicked man, “God is not in all his thoughts.” Maybe it’s true that: His friends are in his thoughts. His own self is in his thoughts. Entertainment, amusement, and fun is in his thoughts. But God is not. For us Christians, this can mean a couple things.

First, when we “let our light shine among men” it’s a really bright light. It may seem like no big deal to thank God publicly or talk about him, but it is a jolt to non-believers. It puts God right in front of someone who has not thought about him at all. That’s a huge, life-changing event.

Secondly, if we are honest with ourselves, could we lump ourselves into that category? Sure, we think about God on Sundays and every once and a while besides that, but is he in all our thoughts? 

Sometimes we get exhausted just considering this. Do we really have to be thinking about living some perfect Christian life all the time? Can’t we ever take a “brain vacation” from it every once and a while? Can’t I have some kind of a life outside of God?

Wow, read that last one again. When that comes to mind, I’m thinking just like a non-believer. That means I’m just being religious, just thinking about what I’m “supposed” to be doing to be a “good Christian.” I’m not really even thinking about GOD, I’m thinking about myself.

When you put GOD in all your thoughts, however, it’s easy, even enjoyable. Your mind is filled with thankfulness to him. Astonishment at what he’s doing in you and through you. You realize and take on HIS love for those around you. Most of all, you want to think about him even more. You get mad at the sin that tries to break that fellowship. You brush off the distractions that are pulling your mind off him. God is in all your thoughts.

But how do you get him there? Start simple, just by asking him. “God, I want you to be in all my thoughts.” Ask God consistently to be in all your thoughts. It’s a prayer he is very willing to answer!