"Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things."- Phillipians 4:8
As I sat in church this morning I thought about these words and where I was sitting. Where I was sitting in my life as of now. What a strange thought to be consumed by love. It is a good strange. a very good strange. As I thought about everyone around me who had made new years resolutions, I wondered what mine would be. Nothing generic, I don't want to "loose weight"(just stay healthy) or "quit eating chocolate" (honestly who would do that to themselves). No, I wanted something a bit more original. As I listened to the pastor talk though, it became more clear to me what I wanted to focus more upon this new year and for the new years to hopefully come.
Toxic thoughts often consume our concious thoughts about who we are, what others think, what we think of others and what we think of God. So many times we are brought down by our own thoughts. Image, brains, strength, vision, etc... However There is indeed one thing that humans have full control over and that is our thoughts. We can literally find what ever we are looking for. whether that be negatively or positively. Whether you are looking for an excuse to sulk or gloat. Whether you are looking for a way to serve and smile, we have the ability to find it.
Focusing on Psalm 73, it yelled to me. Not just spoke, but yelled. Read it for yourself and let me know your thoughts... then you will know what I mean.
Focusing on what is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, commendable, excellent and worthy of praise...I feel will continue to be one of my resolutions. There is so much that really is going good through all the bad. And though there are things we all must work on, it is still a continued comfort and a wonderful love from the Lord that can not fail. So not only will I continue to focus on those things, but I will try my best to remind that you are loved...
Rejoice and be glad in it.
Happy New Year.
I like your thoughts. :o) I just read Psalm 73... I hadn't read it in a while. Verses 23-28 are my favorite. What a comfort to know that He is holding our right hand through it all. You are so right that we can control our thoughts, and I think that is a fantastic resolution for the New Year. I think mine will be to count it ALL joy as I struggle through the difficulty and soar on the mountaintops. It was wonderful to see you last night. I am so thankful to have you as my sister in the Lord.
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