Think On Good Things!!

Me-Maw Thoughts

Number 328

May 2, 2017

Philippians 4:8 (KJV)
⁸ 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 (MSG)
⁸ Summing it all up, friends, I’d say you’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse.

Philippians 4:8 (AMP)
⁸ For the rest, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence and is honorable and seemly, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely and lovable, whatever is kind and winsome and gracious, if there is any virtue and excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think on and weigh and take account of these things [fix your minds on them].

What are you thinking about right now?  What are you dwelling on this day? What is causing you to lose your peace?

Philippians 4:8 sums up what we should be thinking about.  I have put three versions of this above and each one is clear that we are to be thinking about the good and not the bad and ugly.

As you are getting ready for your day; driving your kids to school; driving to work; taking care of an elderly or sick loved one; facing a court hearing; facing an impatient and cruel boss; facing life in the real word: I ask you what are you thinking?

Maybe you are thinking: “If I can just make it through this day.” or “If I can just make it until payday.” or “Why is my husband acting this way?” or “My children need more than I can give them.” or “If this traffic would just move.” or “I cannot believe what the Doctor said, how can I tell my family?” or “I cannot take another day at my work place!” etc, etc, etc.

I encourage you today to try following the direction in the scriptures above.  Put it to the test!!  Begin thanks in your thoughts and soon they will flow to your mouth and to your life.

Begin to think on the good things.  Begin to thank God that you have a job and thank Him for patience to deal with what you face today with His love flowing through you.

Begin to thank Him for your children and thank Him that they are going to do great exploits and change their world for Him!

Begin to thank Him that you are wonderfully and fearfully made and that He will never leave nor forsake you and your family.

Begin to think about the times He has spared you from disaster and begin to think about the fact that the God of the universe sees you and knows every situation in your life.

As you face or think about each discouraging situation or impatient or ugly acting person, in your mind begin to praise God that you are able to see the situation because you are not blind and hear the hurtful things said because your ears work.

Then begin to thank Him that He is Lord and you are awesome and with Him flowing through you, you are well able to handle it.

I ask you to be aware of every thought that you allow into your mind and as you change your thinking, you will change your direction.

THINK ON GOOD THINGS!!!

GOD IS GOOD…..THINK ABOUT GOD!!!

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Father God, I come to you in Jesus Name.  Thank you for the Cross, thank you for Salvation, thank you for eyes to see, ears to hear, and a mind that is filled with your thoughts.  Thank you that your plan is to give us Peace, Joy and Love and to provide all of our needs.   May everyone who reads this begin to take control of their thoughts and think on good things!  Amen

I love you all dearly!

Me-Maw