What to Think About

Heard this today and it was a good reminder.

Philippians 4:8
Finally, brothers and sisters, 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.

Here’s why it was a good reminder. I woke up on the wrong side of the bed today, for no particular reason. Just grumpy, frustrated, etc. That’s no fun.

Then, I heard the verse at church shortly afterward. The context was, how we have the ability to decide what to think about. We can focus on the junk, the negatives, and pretty much any other thought that will lead to defeat, be in short or long term.

We also have the option to thing about the type of things mentioned at the beginning of this post. Things that will lead us to a place of joy and peace, if we are willing to think about them instead of the other stuff.

This was good timing for me. Maybe it is for you. Here’s to focusing on the good instead of the not-so-good.

Have a great day.

Life

Life is like driving down the road.

Sometimes, the path is straight. Sometimes, there are twists and turns.

Sometimes, you love the ride. Sometimes, you hate it.

Sometimes, you hit the gas and go full speed. Sometimes, you have to hit the brakes and stop.

Sometimes, you know the way. Sometimes, you need directions.

Sometimes, you can’t wait for the trip. Sometimes, you dread it.

Sometimes, it’s an easy trek. Sometimes, it’s a nightmarish commute.

Sometimes, you can make the pass and take the lead. Sometimes, you’re in a no passing zone and you have to follow.

Sometimes, the car drives like a dream. Sometimes, it breaks down.

Sometimes, you’re on cruise control. Sometimes, you’re white knuckling it just trying to stay on the road.

Sometimes, the destination is known. Sometimes, it isn’t.

No matter what, it’s a wild ride, this thing called life. Enjoy the journey.

What’s Right

It’s hard to see what’s right or good about something if you’re focused on what’s wrong with it or not so good about it.

Your actions will follow your thoughts so make them positive ones, not negative. Think victory, not defeat.

Perspective is so important. It turns neutral situations into good ones or bad ones, depending on which way we choose to look at them.

Just a reminder to myself today…and anyone else who might benefit from it 🙂

Have a good day, friends.

Cans

‘Miracles come in cans, but they don’t come in can’ts.’
-Joyce Meyer

Some food (sorry, I can never resist bad puns) for thought today.

Are you thinking you can or you can’t do things? Are your thoughts filled with victory or defeat? It makes a difference.

Hope you’ll take that statement above and see that there is a lot of truth in it, and a lot of power in your thoughts. You have a choice, so choose to believe you can and watch where life takes you 🙂

Have a great day!