Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true,
whatsoever things are honest,
whatsoever things are just,
whatsoever things are pure,
whatsoever things are honest,
whatsoever things are just,
whatsoever things are pure,
whatsoever things are lovely,
whatsoever things are of good report;
whatsoever things are of good report;
if there be any virtue,
and if there be any praise,
think on these things.
and if there be any praise,
think on these things.
Philippians 4:8
Philippians 4:8 is one of my favorite
verses. It encompasses so much that can
be applied in many areas of our lives.
Along with the fruit of the Spirit in Galatians 5:22-23 the words are
good character traits to dwell on. We desire the Holy Spirit to work in us and
change us to be more like our Savior Jesus. This journey is a life-time
process.
I was mediating on this verse and
praying that each aspect of my life, specifically each gateway of my body would
be ruled be these qualities. The Lord
knows we need to test all things that pass our lips, eyes, nose and ears…both
entering and exiting. We want only things to pass that are nourishing, edifying,
strengthening, uplifting, and instructional – things that will build us and
others up physically, mentally, and spiritually.
As reflected on in my last blog with
our snowfall, may the gateways of our body, mind and heart be white as snow. May
we cherish and seek the raw beauty and purity of God, his word, and his
creation.
As I meditated a vision of this graphic came to mind:
Above all else, guard your heart,
for everything you do flows from it.
Proverbs 4:23
More to discover in these verses:
I found the following sites that convey similar thoughts:
Blessings as you seek Him in all your ways.
To purchase Michael Noyes artwork:
https://tammyjdub.blogspot.com/2016/12/think-on-these-things.html
1 comment:
Beautiful, thank you! Sabine
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