What Are You Thinking?
Day 11
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
Philippians 4:8
Do you know that it is very important that we be mindful of what and how we think? This is a topic that the Lord has had me studying for the past few weeks and OH MY GOODNESS what an eye opener! With that being said, more stuff for me to work on and for the Lord to help me with!
I can tell you the enemy wants to cloud our mind with so many unnecessary things. He is so cunning and does not fight fair! I think we fell to realize how cunning he is and the things that he uses to try to get us off course. He knows the things to use, the people to use, the words we say and the words we hear others say to get us off track. We have to know the DEVIL IS A LIAR… GOD IS EXALTED!
I am a thinker. I always have something flowing through my mind and it gets a bit overwhelming! So, what should I do… go to The Word. I did some research on “thoughts” and found what the Word had to say about it.
Many times, we want to look for the answers in others… people are good to chat with at times… But what we need is in Jesus and in His Word! Something in there will help you deal with your situations. I’ve heard the BIBLE called, “the Believers Instructions Before Leaving Earth…” We have an instruction manual … It is important for us to USE IT!
This week I have been studying in the book of Philippians (see the scripture above). This scripture tells us the things that we should think about. We should think about good things. There are so many negative things going on in the world that can EASILY consume us, but Jesus (faithful as He is) has told us the things we should focus on: things that are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and things of good report… If there is any virtue and any praise, we should think about these things.
How can we think on these things…because JESUS IS IN CONTROL! He has told us to cast our cares on Him. He has you and your situation. No matter what the “IT” may be.
It is very important for us to train our mind to think positively because an undisciplined mind is the enemy of Christian growth and maturity. So, let us continue to grow in the Lord by thinking on those good things and continue to give the Lord praise. He is worthy of all the praise… No matter what… GOD IS GOOD!
Prayer: Father God, in the name of Jesus. Thank you for being such an amazing God. Thank you for loving me enough to tell me the things that I should think about so I can have that peace in you. Lord, forgive me for any negative thoughts that I have had or things that have consumed me and taken me away from you. Lord, I am asking that you give me the strength to think on the things that Philippians 4:8 told me to think about. I am asking that you reprogram my mind so I can think of you. Thank you for your patience, grace, and mercy. You are such an awesome Father. Thank you in advance for your strength. In Jesus’ Name… AMEN.
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