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 (NKJV)
It is so easy to get lost in the swirling abyss of negativity, especially right now with all the craziness going on in this world.
It seems like every news headline or social media post is filled with outrage, fear, or heartbreak. The “feel good” stories rarely make the front page, and when they do, we tend to scroll right past them while lingering on the bad.
But Paul reminds us to do something different. He challenges us to guard our minds — to choose where our thoughts will dwell.
When we fix our focus on what is pure, lovely, and praiseworthy, it doesn’t mean we ignore what’s wrong in the world; it means we refuse to let it rule our hearts.
Perhaps it’s time to examine what’s taking up space in our minds. Are we dwelling on the darkness, or are we letting in the light?
When we allow God to help us filter our thoughts — to clear out the bitterness, envy, and fear — we begin to see more clearly the beauty He’s still painting all around us.
You might be surprised how much your outlook changes when you focus on the positive, the good, the noble, and the admirable.
Because what we think about shapes who we become — and God calls us to be people of peace, not panic; of hope, not despair.
#dailybreadbykitty
Daily Inspiration from the Bible
- Philippians 4:8 (NKJV)
It is so easy to get lost in the swirling abyss of negativity, especially right now with all the craziness going on in this world.
It seems like every news headline or social media post is filled with outrage, fear, or heartbreak. The “feel good” stories rarely make the front page, and when they do, we tend to scroll right past them while lingering on the bad.
But Paul reminds us to do something different. He challenges us to guard our minds — to choose where our thoughts will dwell.
When we fix our focus on what is pure, lovely, and praiseworthy, it doesn’t mean we ignore what’s wrong in the world; it means we refuse to let it rule our hearts.
Perhaps it’s time to examine what’s taking up space in our minds. Are we dwelling on the darkness, or are we letting in the light?
When we allow God to help us filter our thoughts — to clear out the bitterness, envy, and fear — we begin to see more clearly the beauty He’s still painting all around us.
You might be surprised how much your outlook changes when you focus on the positive, the good, the noble, and the admirable.
Because what we think about shapes who we become — and God calls us to be people of peace, not panic; of hope, not despair.
#dailybreadbykitty
Daily Inspiration from the Bible
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