Think about it Thursday

Good Mornin' Ladies! Hope you are all off to a good start on this fine Thursday. I woke up on time, (ok, 8 minutes after my alarm clock rang, but for me, that's on time!!lol) Had a wonderful time with the Lord this morning. I think I got up mainly because I was excited this morning. About what? You ask. Was it about going to get my taxes done this evening? No. Was it about going to Sam's and getting the stuff for the spaghetti dinner ? No. Was it about going out to eat alone with my husband? No. It was the excitement of starting a new Bible study with a friend. We hadn't exactly planned to get started, but I just got it, and am so excited about the new study and the fellowship with her!

I'd like to share my devotional this morning.

If there is any virtue and if ther is anything praisworthy-meditate on these things. Philippians 4:8b

“What you think about in your unguarded moments reflects what your mind dwells upon. What you speak about when your guard is down is a good gauge of what is in your heart (Matt. 12:34). Your mind needs exercise just as your physical body does. To keep your body healthy, you must be careful what you put into it, and you must exercise regularly. To keep your thoughts pure, you must guard what goes into your mind. To exercise your mind, you must contemplate things that are noble and truths that stretch your mind.
Some Christians allow the world to fill their minds with ungodly thinking. Some people seem drawn to concentrate on the negative, choosing to be pessimistic about everything. Some remain satisfied with thinking of the mundane. Others fail to intentionally place Scripture in their thoughts, choosing instead to adopt human reasoning. Others, however, choose to expose their minds to the truths of God- to that which is true, noble, just pure, lovely, and good.
The things you allow your mind to dwell on will be revealed by the way you live. If you focus on negative things, you will inevitably be a negative person. If you allow unholy thoughts to fill your mind, ungodliness will become common in your life. If you fill your mind with thtoughts of Christ, you will become Christlike.
What you fill your mind with is a matter of choice. Choose to concentrate on the magnificent truths of God, and they will create in you a noble character that brings glory to God.”

Experiencing God Day by Day

Romans 12:2 (New International Version)
2Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.
Colossians 3:2 (New International Version)
2Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.


It's funny that this was my devotional for this morning. Because a friend and I were talking about our minds and the way we think yesterday.

Just Remember:

“For as he thinks in his heart, so is he” Proverbs 23: 7a Amplified Bible



Have a great day, and remember, to renew your mind. Tina, hope you are feeling better today. Let's all remember Tina in our prayers. She went to Vandy yesterday and had some things done.