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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.
Phil. 4:8
Centering our minds on exalted things helps us radiate positive energy as we practice what we learn from Jesus. We can choose what we think about at any moment. As a friend told me, we can restart our day anytime. So, if you find yourself heading down a negative path, stop and refocus your mind. Think about whatever is honorable, just, pure, lovely, and commendable. Change the direction of your thoughts by changing the focus.
“Keep the Son in your eyes” remains one of my favorite ways to redirect my thoughts. I first heard the phrase from Pastor Sam at JCC3 in Williamsburg, and I’ve never forgotten it. Anytime my thoughts distract me, the six words help me to think about what I’m thinking about and refocus my thoughts on Jesus, who possesses all the qualities Paul describes in his letter to the Philippians. To control our thoughts, we must give them over to God, submitting them to Him.
Maintain a positive attitude today by thinking about what you think about. Replace negative mantras with honorable and just thoughts. When you look for the good things in life, you will find them. Sometimes, we must dig to find the gold in our lives, but we will discover the payload when we do. Look for things worthy of praise and think about those things.
Journaling Questions:
How often do you think about what you’re thinking?
In what ways can you change your thoughts today?
What do you have to praise God for today?
Prayer:
Lord, thank You for giving us honorable, just, and excellent things to consider. Please help us keep the Son in our eyes as the day unfolds, focusing on praiseworthy things, not things that will steal our joy. IJNIP. Amen
