Psalm 100: 4-5
September 3, 2023
FEAST OF SAINT ROSE OF VITERBO, VIRGIN – 4th SEPTEMBER
September 4, 2023
THE 3rd of SEPTEMBER
WHAT WE THINK DETERMINES HOW WE LIVE
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
Paul has given us a valuable piece of advice here. Truthful, honorable, and respectful thoughts, words and actions should be our norm as Christians. Even if sometimes doing the right thing may cause us trouble, God will always help us to get the right results in the end, because of our obedience to Him and doing what is right in His eyes.
All that is pure, lovely, admirable and of good report bring peace to those who live by the standards of God’s Word. Did you ever notice that the people who live led by all these positive things are pleasant and we love to be in their presence? Or how much we enjoy being around those who always find something good to say about things and praise God no matter what?
We are urged to focus our minds on all the positive things listed in the above verses and to implant them into our hearts. It takes effort and determination, but we can do it. We can be way happier once we start to live like this. This lifestyle aligns with spirits and helps us become more like Christ.
SUGGESTED PRAYER
Thank You Father God for all the good things You prepared for me to walk in. Please help me to always choose to fill my mind with whatever is true, honorable, respectful, right and in accordance with Your Word. Please help me Lord to seek all that is worthy of praise and choose to set my mind on and keep in my heart only what is pure, positive, admirable and glorifies You. In the Name of Jesus I pray. Amen
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