Philippians 4: 8-9
Fix your thoughts --
This is what we need to focus on.
on what is true --
Not false or deceptive in any way.
and honorable --
Positive, beneficial; not detrimental or slanderous.
and right. --
What promotes righteousness.
Think about things that are pure --
That are not soiled or diluted or twisted.
and lovely --
Beautiful in a pleasing way.
and admirable. --
Worthy to be admired for goodness.
Think about things that are excellent --
Of superior quality, not deficient or inferior.
and worthy of praise. --
What you can brag about.
Keep putting into practice --
Continue to live out every day.
all you learned from me (Paul) and heard from me and saw me doing, --
Paul is setting himself as a role model, as he follows everything he learned from God and Jesus since he was knocked to the ground on the way to Damascus.
And the God of Peace will be with you.
This is how to stay close to God, it's how God wants us to think positively.
When we strive to be constantly aware of how we are thinking, and think only the best of others and events and happenings, then we will realize God's sovereignty in all the big and little things of our lives and be able to trust that He will use them for our good. Then we won't be worrying about anything, and can enjoy God's peace, knowing He will work it all out for our good and His glory.
Even so, come, Lord Jesus!
