Taking out the toxic thoughts
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Thoughts. Intresting subject. They are good, bad, happy, sad, truthful, wrongful, jealous, loving, lustful, angry, and of God. But which are the things that need to be going around in our thick skulls? Well, it has been in the Bible for..... around 3,400 years..... and the answer is in Philippians 4:8. You may ask "Izzie what do true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, worthy of praise thoughts look like?" Well, this excerpt from a youversion plan will tell you.
True
One of the most important things to consider about our thoughts is, “Are they true?” Too often our thoughts are just not true. We need to focus on what is authentic, real, and lines up with God's Word.
Noble
Because we are children of God, we’re in the highest of ranks! Our thoughts should be royal and regal. Not in an arrogant way but in not allowing ourselves to think in an unkind or repulsive manner.
Right
So many people want to be right—to be the one who is never wrong. But often, we don’t allow that desire for being right to permeate our thoughts. Thinking right thoughts means allowing accuracy and appropriateness to guide us.
Pure
To be pure in heart and thought is not as difficult as it seems. It’s simply choosing to think on ethical, good, upright, and honest things.
Lovely
This is a word that isn’t used much, but it should be. To think lovely thoughts means to see the beautiful and stunning in life and allow our minds to think upon those things.
Admirable
To be admired is something most people want. But do we want admirable thoughts? Thoughts that are credible and distinguished and allow us to live in such a way that is commendable.
Excellent
The best of the best is what excellent is. When our thoughts are excellent, they are superb, exceptional, and fabulous. Excellent thoughts lead us to live excellent lives.
Worthy of praise
What thoughts are worthy of praise? Thoughts about God. His ways, His plans, and His creation, to name a few. It’s safe to say that when our thoughts are on Him, that’s a good thing.
This is what our thoughts should look like. As Joyce Meyer said, "When we fill our thoughts with right things, the wrong ones have no room to enter." Do wrong thoughts seem to invade your head like there is no tomorrow? Here is an idea, fill your mind with what is right (which is everything listed above.) If you have a lie that continues to nag at the door to your heart, overcome it with truth. Thoughts like "I can never forgive them", kick out with Matthew 6:14-15 or Colossians 3:13. If you continue to fill your thought bubble with good, righteous, wonderful things, the harmful ones can't shove themselves in.
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