(Cultivate God’s Kind Of Thinking Only)
Rhapsody Of Realities TeeVo
Thursday, August 15th 2024
Pastor Chris Oyakhilome PhD
TO THE BIBLE:
Philippians 4:8 NIV
“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.”
LET’S TALK
In a quiet corner of the café, Sarah and Emma sat across from each other, sipping their drinks. Sarah, her eyes clouded with worry and tears, confided, “I’ve been feeling so overwhelmed and hopeless lately. Everything seems to be going wrong since my….”
“Hey, Sarah, it’s okay. I understand how you feel,” Emma said softly, gently placing her hand on Sarah’s. “It’s high time we focused on God’s Word. Get rid of the thoughts saddening you; set your mind on His thoughts, not on what’s happening to or around you.”
One of the ways to live happily every day is to focus your mind on the Word and think good thoughts about other people. Never allow anyone bring some negativities into your life to defile the purity of your heart and the joy of seeing others with the eyes with which God sees them. Stay with the good thoughts about everyone. God’s love believes only the best about others every time.
Some people get in awkward situations for believing all the wrong and negative things they heard about others and end up losing good relationships. For example, you probably know a lot of things about certain people in your congregation, family or neighbourhood but never dwell on the negatives. The Bible shows us clearly what we should give our minds to, how to think and what to think about.
That’s what we read in our opening verse. Don’t dwell on allegations against people. When you set your thinking on thoughts that are contrary to those listed in the opening verse, you become the reflection of such thoughts. But imagine if your life is the reflection of things that are true, honest, just, pure, lovely, and of good report. How beautiful your life would be! Your character is the reflection of your thoughts. The more positive your thoughts are, the more peaceful and excellent your life would be.
GO DEEPER
1 Corinthians 13:7 AMPC
Love bears up under anything and everything that comes, is ever ready to believe the best of every person, its hopes are fadeless under all circumstances, and it endures everything [without weakening].
Philippians 4:8 TPT
Keep your thoughts continually fixed on all that is authentic and real, honorable and admirable, beautiful and respectful, pure and holy, merciful and kind. And fasten your thoughts on every glorious work of God, praising him always.
PRAY
Dear Father, as I meditate on your Word, my mind is inundated with thoughts of glory, excellence, success, victory and prosperity. I make my way prosperous and walk in absolute victory, in Jesus’ Name. Amen.
DAILY BIBLE READING
ONE YEAR
Romans 16:1-27, Psalms 102-103
TWO YEAR
Luke 16:13-18, Ruth 3-4
ACT
Meditate on our opening scripture, Philippians 4:8.
Extract From Rhapsody of Realities TeeVo
Hello Beloved.
Have a blessed today!
