We Should Be Thinking About Good Things (TMF:433)

Wednesday, June 22, 2016
Peace to Live By: We Should Be Thinking About Good Things (TMF:433) - Daniel Litton
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       Whatever is going on in our world or in our lives, the Bible tell us what we should be thinking about—how we should be structuring the thoughts in our minds. It is written in Philippians 4, again, by Paul: “Finally, brothers and sisters, 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. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you” (Philippians 4:8-9 ESV). We have freedom in our thoughts. God tell us to think about good things. Again, controlling the thoughts going through our minds can be extremely difficult, but through the power of the Holy Spirit it is definitely possible. It is just a continual process, moment by moment. And Paul notes that following God’s Word and the example he laid out will bring us the peace from God that we are really looking for. We just need to live moment by moment, day by day, remembering God and his promises—his Word—and things will be good in our minds.