Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; in all your ways acknowledge him, and he will make your paths straight. — Proverbs 3:5-6
This is the final principle, number 13, “The Sixth Sense.” We all have a sixth sense, hunches, inklings, thoughts that keep coming back. Things you’re destined to do, if you only heed the call and begin to take action steps.
When we get a sense that someone pretending to be our friend isn’t, when they show you, don’t be surprised, your sixth sense had already warned you; when you feel your spouse is cheating on you, and you learn they are; you feel the need to call someone, and it ends up being a time when they really need you; that, my friend, is your sixth sense at work in every instance. As Christians, this is considered to be a discerning spirit.
Notice the book title “Think and Grow Rich.” This final chapter is a culmination of all of the chapters. Every action begins with what we are thinking. Then what we choose to do with those thoughts, once they come forth.
According to Hill, once you’ve mastered the first 12 principles you can go through the door to the Temple to Wisdom and tap into your sixth sense – infinite intelligence. Infinite is the optimal word. It means knowing all, nothing is out of reach for an infinite intelligence. Look it up for yourself.
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, when they simply “walk by faith, and not by sight.” As you followed the past weeks when I shared with you each of the 13 principles, did you notice Scriptures were always applied? In fact, 2 Corinthians 5:7 is the lead Scripture for these 13 weeks of study: “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. Desire something; believe you can have it; then see yourself in possession of whatever it is you desire – 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 begin to take action to the best of your ability. Our Lord and Savior will pick you up and carry you the rest of the way! Remember the poem “Footprints in the Sand.”
Once you begin moving in the direction of what God has shown you to do, you then 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. Psalm 37:3 says, “Trust in the LORD and do good; dwell in the land and enjoy safe pasture. 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.”
We often get started, but can’t seem to see our way clearly. There will come times when you won’t quite know how you’re going to make it to that goal God promised will be yours. We must not quit, we must keep going, as God keeps directing your path, listen and keep going.
Finally, you will reach the other side; good things will begin to happen for you. Just don’t 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; and God is always faithful.”
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. I pray this series has been helpful to you. I am available to give workshops on this series. Call me so we can schedule your group for a study and learning session.
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, go to her website, www.lyndiagrant.com, email lyndiagrantshowdc@gmail.com or call 240-602-6295. Follow her on X @LyndiaGrant and on Facebook.
