This Week’s Memory Verse…
And
now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is
true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think
about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.
Philippians 4:8
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| Rose at Duncan Rose Garden It is true, honorable, right, pure, lovely and admirable. |
This
scripture in context…
Therefore, my dear brothers and sisters,
stay true to the Lord. I love you and long to see you, dear friends, for you
are my joy and the crown I receive for my work. ... Always be full of joy in
the Lord. I say it again—rejoice! Let
everyone see that you are considerate in all you do. Remember, the Lord is
coming soon. Don't worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell
God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience
God's peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard
your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus. And now, dear brothers
and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable,
and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are
excellent and worthy of praise. Keep putting into practice all you learned
and received from me--everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the
God of peace will be with you. How I praise the Lord that you are concerned
about me again. I know you have always been concerned for me, but you didn't
have the chance to help me. Not that I was ever in need, for I have learned how
to be content with whatever I have. I know how to live on almost nothing or
with everything. I have learned the secret of living in every situation,
whether it is with a full stomach or empty, with plenty or little. For I can do
everything through Christ, who gives me strength. Even so, you have done well
to share with me in my present difficulty. Philippians 4:1, 4-14
Paul is grateful to the church at Philippi
for their support and he was encouraging them to stay true to the Lord by being
at peace with others and themselves. They were waiting for the Lord’s return…just
as we are today. One final encouragement for them and for us…
Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable,
and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are
excellent and worthy of praise.
Keep on focusing on the good stuff. The
true, honorable, right, pure, lovely and admirable. I’ve found this a very
challenging verse to memorize—but totally worth the effort. Focus on the good
stuff.
Additionally, I was looking for the verse
about how a man is like the way that he thinks in his heart and I came to these
verses below. Good wisdom from Solomon. We could go on studying the Bible
forever. Will we actually do that in heaven? For now we can just focus on the
words of training, history, and prophesy that God has provided for us.
My child, if your heart is wise, my own
heart will rejoice! Everything in me will celebrate when you speak what is
right. Don't envy sinners, but always continue to fear the LORD. You will be
rewarded for this; your hope will not be disappointed. My child, listen and be
wise: Keep your heart on the right course. Proverbs 23:15-19
Be wise. Don’t fall into a foolish attitude.
Rejoice, knowing that the Lord gives you strength and you can do everything
through Christ. Remember…as I often remind myself…that God has promised that He
will never leave us or forsake us. Knowing that…and that I can do everything
through Christ, who gives me strength, helps me to focus on the good stuff—the true, honorable, right, pure, lovely and
admirable. How about you? Can you think
about things that are excellent and worthy of praise?
Prayer
~ Dear Lord…You have told me…
Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Please continue to inspire me,
joyfully. Thank you for Your concern and for all that You have done for me, as
well as for my family and friends. You are the good stuff in life.
Daily
Bible Reading: Proverbs 22-24
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