Good Things To Think About | Who Jesus Really Is

There is a wonderful chapter in the Bible which sets the stage for Better Thinking and Healthier Thought Processes - especially these days - the Apostle Paul, a Father figure in Early Christianity who wrote most of the New Testament (after Christ's 33 Years) part of the Bible. Like other Bible Writers, he was Moved by the Spirit of God what to write. In his public and personal life, he was one of our Best Examples of those things which he wrote (he put them into practice and Lived them as well. He gives us what I call his Victory Recipe for Living.

I know from an occasional experience myself, when the Spirit of God Moves through someone, this type of Writing does not come from human impulse - in other words, you don't just make it all up. On some occasions when I write and He is speaking through me, it's a Leading that comes in such a way that I'm prompted to Write and as I coast along with His Leading, the Phrases come, even with Words I have only heard a few times and have no experience in using, including some I have never heard of before. And if I look for the Meanings of these Words afterwards, I find the definitions of those Words are Spot On - very pertinent to what's being Written and the Grammar is in tact as well, never learnt with those particular words. So I am giving an illustration here of how we can be confident in reading a Bible, that the Words written therein are indeed Inspired by God - that's why they're known as Scriptures.

In his Writings to the Philippians (Phil 3 and 4) Paul shares a few really Good Keys to Confident and Victorious Living that can work wonderfully well for us when put into practice. Like I said, I call them (collectively speaking) his Victory Recipe. He put into practice things that he wrote (before or after) and you can call these Keys - they are God Given Keys from our Creature - who knows best - they are Living Principles that will wok for us if we don't forget them.

1. PERSONAL PARAPHRASE

You will do well if you keep standing firm, forgetting things past. Yes, dismiss everything that disturbs – don’t dwell on any of those things. Instead, think of all the lovely things – ways God has blessed you; promises He has given to those who are Faithful; things to look forward to.

Yes think of things glad instead of sad, and let these things shape your prayers and expectations. Purpose to Rejoice each day, simply because you have become His Child, dearly loved by Him, and you will be at Peace. Let Him guide your thoughts – never let them disturb your Peace – the Comforter has Come.

2. PERSONAL PARAPHRASE

Dwelling on things disturbing is not good for your Walk in Jesus. Upsetting things from the past; keeping grudges; negative thoughts about things present or future. Instead, you need to think about things wholesome like bright Sunny days and blessings of Nature; nice things someone did for you; pleasant days to remember
or moments you have enjoyed; things to look forward to in Heaven.

If you dwell on these things, it will displace other things. Yes, think about good natured people you’ve met, and the Goodness of God.

Let His Loving Kindness permeate your thoughts, and shape your prayers when you make requests to Him. This way, you will find yourself thanking Him for a positive outcome instead of feeling poorly. Yes, He gives us things to Rejoice about –
think of those and His Peace will enfold and encompass you. Give Him Praise.

PERSONAL INSPIRATION

Keep your thoughts flowing happy, peaceful and positive. Settle any anxious thoughts by turning them to prayer and committing them to your Father’s Care and leaving them with Him. His shoulders are bigger than ours.

Don’t allow yourself to dwell on things upsetting, negative thoughts and sad thoughts lessen your peace, sap your energy and strip away motivation.

What shall I think of? Things that are lovely, things that are true and up-building, things that are of a Good Report, virtuous and praiseworthy. Yes cherish these things. That way, you won’t leave any space for the other.

Hold fast to those things that are pure and precious and your peace won’t slip away, for the God of Peace, Joy and Comfort will be with you.