While reading in Paul's writings to 'God’s holy people in Christ Jesus at Philippi', I was drawn to how Paul continually encouraged them to dress their mind with good things and to meditate on the best instead of the worst; to think on things that are honest and pure, instead of false and negative reports; things that were worthwhile to be praised and not cursed. He encouraged them to put into practice the things they had learned, whether by sight or speech, as the Spirit had enlightened them!
He summed it up by saying, "Finally brethren; whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue and if there be any praise, think on these things. Those things which ye have both learned and received and heard and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.Philippians 4:8-9. The same holds true today as we prepare for our day.
Just as a warm shower refreshes and revives us, coming into God's presence allows His Spirit to wash over us and flow through us, refreshing and reviving our mind. It not only gives us a good start to our day; it instills the assurance of being loved by our Heavenly Father and there's nothing better than knowing we are loved. Filling our minds with positive vibes instead of negative aspects, brings a peace beyond measure while instilling the positive notion that we can do all things through Christ Jesus which empowers us for whatever may lie ahead of us in this day.
God continually blesses and empowers us day by day with different gifts and talents, not to store up for our own use, but to share with others; to reach out and touch others lives as we acknowledge Him in our everyday living in thought and deed, Proverbs 4:5-6. He is our proud Papa, our Daddy God, our Abba Father, who desires a personal relationship with us continually day in and day out; and as we think on positive attributes, His love radiates within us and shines forth to those we meet.
As you go through this day, feel the freedom His love brings. Think on the many blessings He has already given you and look for good things to happen instead of the bad. Remember that "as a man thinketh in his heart, so is he" (Proverbs 23:7). Think about who you are in Christ Jesus and whose you are; and have a great day, dear friend.
God loves you and so do I~~~
Just as a warm shower refreshes and revives us, coming into God's presence allows His Spirit to wash over us and flow through us, refreshing and reviving our mind. It not only gives us a good start to our day; it instills the assurance of being loved by our Heavenly Father and there's nothing better than knowing we are loved. Filling our minds with positive vibes instead of negative aspects, brings a peace beyond measure while instilling the positive notion that we can do all things through Christ Jesus which empowers us for whatever may lie ahead of us in this day.
God continually blesses and empowers us day by day with different gifts and talents, not to store up for our own use, but to share with others; to reach out and touch others lives as we acknowledge Him in our everyday living in thought and deed, Proverbs 4:5-6. He is our proud Papa, our Daddy God, our Abba Father, who desires a personal relationship with us continually day in and day out; and as we think on positive attributes, His love radiates within us and shines forth to those we meet.
As you go through this day, feel the freedom His love brings. Think on the many blessings He has already given you and look for good things to happen instead of the bad. Remember that "as a man thinketh in his heart, so is he" (Proverbs 23:7). Think about who you are in Christ Jesus and whose you are; and have a great day, dear friend.
God loves you and so do I~~~
