Fix Thoughts

I awoke this morning thinking about The Apostle Paul’s statement in Philippians 4:8 when he tells us to fix our thoughts, or meditate, on what is true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent and praiseworthy.

Friend George had some blue arm bands produced that have those eight words stamped into the band in small letters and brought one over for me a couple of days ago. As we talked about the importance of our thoughts, I was reminded that they are the root of every unacceptable or sinful action. How important are our thoughts, but how easy it is to forget their importance and let them go down the wrong road. At least that is true for me.

That chapter has so much to say, reminding us to always be full of joy in the Lord, to rejoice, be considerate and remember that the Lord is returning. I especially like verse 6 that gives us instruction about worry which when followed, provides for us His peace which is beyond anything that we can imagine. That is one that I need to refer to often.

Today in Tom’s class we will continue our study of Luke 15, discussing what repentance feels like to God. According to Tom’s letter, we will also get into a discussion of the two sides of repentance…turning from and turning toward. Tom asks us; how often have we really thought much about God feeling his heart being tugged, not over what the lost one turns from but who the lost one turns to? I am always eager to participate in these classes…Fantastic studies about our God and a wonderful group of friends with which to learn.

Have a blessed day!

Love,

Chuck