Philippians 4:8 (KJV) 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.
Sometimes we catch ourselves wondering what we should think about. It seems like our minds can go off in so many directions. The Bible tells us what to think about, and we find it in this verse. I have found that our minds seem to want to go to the negative, so when we see here the different things to think on, it helps us to correct our “stinking thinking.”
The Apostle Paul, by the Holy Spirit, says that we should think on things that are TRUE, HONEST, JUST, PURE, LOVELY, OF GOOD REPORT, VIRTUOUS, AND FULL OF PRAISE. Now, for many of us, this will take an adjustment, but the Bible would never tell us to do something unless God has put within us the ability to do it. It does take effort, but the rewards are so great. Instead of being down and out, you will have joy and peace.
Making decisions in our lives to do it God's way, and not ours, can really bring us from the lows to the highs in our lives. Many wonder why they are down, or seem to be so bummed. I would venture to say that many times it is what we are thinking about. We have to make a decision to look at bad thoughts, or even just down thoughts, like garbage. I do not know about you, but when there is garbage in the house, I take it out.
So today, if you have garbage thoughts, go ahead and take them out, and fill your house (your mind) with the thoughts found here. Think thoughts that are TRUE, HONEST, JUST, PURE, LOVELY, OF GOOD REPORT, VIRTUOUS, AND FULL OF PRAISE!
Confession: Today, I am taking the garbage out. I am taking out the negative thoughts, and filling my mind with God's Word. His Word is spirit and life, and that is exactly what I need; His life!
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