Monday, September 22, 2008

Thought Life

Philippians 4:4"Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy-meditate on these things."
I think one area that all Christians struggle with (at least from time to time) is their thought life. We all want to be pleasing to God in thoughts and in deed, but it seems like those evil thoughts just creep in from time to time. The more we saturate ourselves with the Word of God, the more our thoughts will be on Him. In this passage, Paul is telling them to do this. That shows me that it is very possible to control your thoughts and you can choose the thoughts you entertain. God has been telling me to be mindful of my thoughts and to be constantly mediating on Jesus- He is always true, noble, just, pure, lovely, and is of the BEST report.
--Crystal Valdez

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