Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-think about such things. Whatever you have learned or revceived or heard from me,or seen in me-put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
Philippians 4: 8,9 NIV
Whatever is True...Just today I read a blog and it was about this verse. This is a favorite of mine and whenever I have a friend in distress I send him/her to this verse. The real question is do I remember it when I am in a moment of distress or dispair? When I am thinking upon things that are false,wrong,impure,awful,not admirable, things that are not worth giving a thought about? And yet, daily thoughts pass through one's mind that would not bring honor to God's name nor bring peace to one's soul.
It is a daily effort to structure our thoughts on those things most worthy. Even if we have to think of difficult things we can pass them over to the one who cares about our every thought, breath and action. And when we pass it along, we can be filled with a peace that words cannot describe.
What about you? are you in distress today? Are you plagued by circumstances in your life that you cannot bear. Call upon the name of Jesus...He really does care for you. He knows how many hairs are on your head( or not on your head as my pastor would say) He knows your name and your address. Invite Him into every part of every day of your life.You will not be Disappointed!!
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