"Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is honourable, Whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable - if there is any moral excellence and if there is anything praiseworthy - dwell on these things."
Philippians 4:8 CSB
Pauls mentions 8 characteristics that are extremely useful in hanging on to the peace that Jesus gives us. Truth, Honour, Justice, Purity, Loveliness, To be commendable, Moral excellence and praiseworthiness. If we can dwell on these characteristics then, we will stand a very good chance to hang onto the peace that surpasses all understanding.
In everything in life, there are always oppositions. Whether it's sports, Christianity, work issues, relationships or whatever else, something will always come along to rob us of the peace that we have in these areas. One area that I have mentioned before is, our minds - what we hear and how we process things. Remember, opposition tries to destroy the other side of things. It is intent on winning and changing situations around. This is what a football team does. The favourite team are expecting to win but the opposition wants to destroy that intention. This is how the devil works with us, especially with the mind. He will plant lies in our thinking pattern and they seem so true and convincing. The more we dwell on them, the more we believe them and they become rock solid truth to us. Don't allow this. The devil wants to rob you of your peace and, if you take the lie on board, he stands a very good chance of doing this. 'Yes, but it's true. I've thought about it and everything fits together.' Listen, don't even give it a second thought, receive it for what it is - a lie, from the father of lies. He's robbing you of your peace and sanity. Don't let him.
What goes through your mind each day? Is it something you can praise God about? If it is, then praise Him. But, if what you're thinking about is not of a praiseworthy nature, don't touch it with a barge pole. Renounce it and take authority over it sending it to hell where it belongs. If you don't, you will be in deep trouble. Remember, that lie will become the truth in your thinking. So send it to the trash can, delete it from your mind.
A good exercise is to look at the 8 characteristics which Paul makes here. Do your thoughts match up with them? If so, then start a praise service. If they don't press the delete button and then praise God for showing you the truth.
Hang on to that peace that surpasses all understanding because, it will help you through the rocky roads ahead.
If you don't know Jesus or, have fallen away, why not say this prayer right now:
'Lord Jesus, I have sinned and I ask you to forgive me and be my Lord and Saviour. Please come into my heart, fill me with Your Spirit and give me a brand new start today.
In Jesus' Name. Amen'
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