Pure Thinking

 

Pure Thinking

Philippians 4:8

“Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy- meditate on these things.” Philippians 4:8

According to the National Science Foundation, 80% of our thoughts are negative and 95% of our thoughts are repetitive. That is anywhere from 5,000 to 40,000 negative thoughts a day. I always thought I was a positive person until I took time to capture my thoughts and count how many times I spoke negative words. That didn’t count the ones I thought but didn’t speak. You would be amazed at how many negative thoughts you had if you did the same.

Try practicing Philippians 4:8 and you will discover how hard that is. So let us look at what is true; We are creations of God, Jesus died for us, He has a plan for us. What is noble; God’s word is noble and just. Obedience to His word is noble. What is pure; A newborn baby, a newly bloomed flower is lovely, what is of good report; The Good News, A saved sinner, Jesus loves me. This list can go on and on and when we practice this we can lift others up in praise and bring positivity in not only in our own thoughts but in the lives of others. Let us strive to take our thoughts captive and bring more positivity into our life.

Please read the scriptures listed, study them, apply them to your life and grow in the saving relationship with Jesus Christ our Savior.

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