Thought Control
There has been alot of talk about forgiveness as of late. My question was always how to forgive and continue to forgive. I mean I can forgive, but then as soon as something else happens all the hurt comes rushing forward. How do I stop this? After much prayer on this, I had another Lightbulb moment.
CONTROL YOUR THOUGHTS
The scripture that popped up in my mind was Philipians 4: 8
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8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, 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.
When the only thoughts we have going on in our minds is all the garbage that this world has to offer, then that is what is going to come out. Garbage in, Garbage out. But when we think and keep our minds on God and the good things, then that is what will come out. In the hassles of life come crashing in, lets not dwell on them. Lets dwell on the good things.
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4 Rejoice in the Lord alway: and again I say, Rejoice.
5 Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
6 Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication
with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, 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.
9 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.
I know that we have all heard verse 8. I had to memorize it in school when I was 12. There are some more commandments there as well.
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Rejoice in the Lord, always, again I say rejoice.
This means all of the time. Even when life seems to be getting you down. It would seem to me that when life is at it's worst, this would be when rejoicing is most needed. It reminds you of who you are in Christ. I am loved by God. I am a daughter of God. Remember what He has done for you. Jesus loved us so much that He suffered and died for us. Rejoice!! The bible talks about making a joyful noice to the Lord. I know that for me it is definantly just noise. I can't carry a tune. But to the Lord it is a sweet sound.
If we are praising and rejoicing in the Lord, and praying; how are we going to have the hurt and pain and negativity going through our minds? We can't. The scriptures promise peace.
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7 And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Isn't that what we all want? Peace? A peace that passes ALL understanding? WOW!!
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9 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.
Again, the bible promises that the God of peace shall be with us.
So the next time life has you down, remember:
Rejoice, pray, give praise, think on the good things!! This is the way to have peace.
posted by Star @ 7:15 PM
Tuesday, January 03, 2006
