Word for Today: It's a Choice
“Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” Philippians 4:8
Our greatest battlefield is the mind. It is a conscious, intentional and daily choice we must make for ourselves to take captive every thought and make it obedient to Jesus Christ. God has given us every means to live a victorious life, it is our choice whehter we will actively pursue and live it out. God's grace and power is available but not automatic. We must be active in living out our freedom.
In the course of any given day, we are bombarded with many thoughts, words and images that seek to take residence in our mind. It is our responsibility to take measure of each word, thought and image against the Philippians 4:8 “test” in order to continue to walk in our freedom. Whatever image, thought or word is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent or praiseworthy, those are the things we should entertain, receive and allow to take residence. If it does not pass the “test,” choose not to entertain such thoughts, words or images – don’t go there.
As we take personal responsibility to weigh and measure all things in light of God’s Word before we receive and take action, we walk in freedom and joy.
Prayer: Dear Father, thank-you for I am not defeated but you have given me everything I need for successful living. Give me the strength and grace to put into practice the things I have learned and to measure all things in light of your Word. I can do all things through YOU who gives me strength. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
Our greatest battlefield is the mind. It is a conscious, intentional and daily choice we must make for ourselves to take captive every thought and make it obedient to Jesus Christ. God has given us every means to live a victorious life, it is our choice whehter we will actively pursue and live it out. God's grace and power is available but not automatic. We must be active in living out our freedom.
In the course of any given day, we are bombarded with many thoughts, words and images that seek to take residence in our mind. It is our responsibility to take measure of each word, thought and image against the Philippians 4:8 “test” in order to continue to walk in our freedom. Whatever image, thought or word is true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent or praiseworthy, those are the things we should entertain, receive and allow to take residence. If it does not pass the “test,” choose not to entertain such thoughts, words or images – don’t go there.
As we take personal responsibility to weigh and measure all things in light of God’s Word before we receive and take action, we walk in freedom and joy.
Prayer: Dear Father, thank-you for I am not defeated but you have given me everything I need for successful living. Give me the strength and grace to put into practice the things I have learned and to measure all things in light of your Word. I can do all things through YOU who gives me strength. In Jesus’ Name, Amen.
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