Read Philippians 4:8-9
Worthy Thoughts
8 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. 9 What you have
learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the
God of peace will be with you.
LET’S begin with the last phrase “practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.” Do you see that this is more than saying, “Peace
be with you.” Paul is saying “the God of
peace will be with you.”
Think about that.
God will be with you. God’s peace
will be with you. Are you beginning
to feel his presence over you because “the
God of peace” is available to be with you? Can you relax and set your mind
on “the God of peace”?
Set your mind away
from the multitude of life’s woes that assault your mind. Turn your mind from
needless worry and unreasonable fears. Instead, set your mind to the good
things Of God that are true for you. Put your mind on words that honor others.
Honor yourself as you see your value in Jesus. Mind your mind to the peace of
knowing what is right and wrong. Look to Jesus’ holiness. See his beautiful
salvation for you. Have a mind to bless others and see what is good in people.
Look for things that are well-done, and praise people for the good things they
do. Think of what’s right as you place God’s truths in your mind with his eternally
comforting words. Know he is “the God of
peace” who offers to be with you.
A Moment’s Thought: Thinking of God leads to his being with
you.
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