Philippians 4:8 Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable—if there is any moral excellence and if there is any praise—dwell on these things. Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)
Yesterday we considered how we are to "set" our hearts and minds on Jesus Christ and not the things of the world.
For those of us in the Carolina's this morning, we are waking to a dreary winter day. Rain with an impending forecast for that dreaded four letter word, snow. In the southeast, snow means a disruption to the normal life, driving is treacherous, schools close, store shelves are emptied. It is not something adults look forward to. We can let these and more significant trials and troubles get to us and bring us down.
You've probably been asked at some point whether you are a glass half full or half empty person. If you desire to be one of those in the half full group today's verse is a good start toward that. The challenge is to look beyond those things that cause us to be dreary and seek, look for better things.
J.R. Miller writes, "We pretty much see just what we are looking for. If our mind has become trained to look for troubles, difficulties, problems, and all gloomy and dreary things--then we shall find just what we seek. On the other hand, it is quite as easy to form the habit of looking always for beauty, for good, for happiness, for gladness--and here too we shall find precisely what we seek."
Hebrews 12:1-2 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. 2 We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. New Living Translation (NLT)
Hebrews 12:1-2 Therefore, since we are surrounded by such a huge crowd of witnesses to the life of faith, let us strip off every weight that slows us down, especially the sin that so easily trips us up. And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. 2 We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. New Living Translation (NLT)
Blessings,
Mike
Philippians 4:7-9 New Living Translation (NLT)
7 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.
8 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. 9 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.
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