OCTOBER 27 - FOCUS ON GOOD THINGS
READ Philippians 4
We must focus on those things which are pure and good.
INSIGHT
“You are what you eat.” Your body reflects what you feed it. Eat well and your body rewards you with health. The same is true spiritually and mentally. We become like what we put into our minds and like what we allow our minds to dwell on. Paul encourages us to think about whatever is true, noble, just, pure, lovely, or of good report (v. 8). If you are unsatisfied with your spiritual, mental, or emotional development, ask yourself: “What do I put into my mind—what do I think about?” You may need a radical change in your spiritual diet.
PRAYER
God’s attributes include love, joy, kindness, and mercy. Praise Him for developing these characteristics in your life:
Give thanks to the Lord; call on his name;
Proclaim his deeds among the peoples.
Sing to him; sing praise to him;
Tell about all his wondrous works!
Boast in his holy name;
Let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.
Seek the Lord and his strength;
Seek his face always (1 Chronicles 16:8-11).
Pause for praise and thanksgiving. Pray this confession to the Lord as you seek to keep your life free from sin:
Then I acknowledged my sin to you
And did not conceal my iniquity.
I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,”
And you forgave the guilt of my sin (Psalm 32:5).
Confess any sins that the Holy Spirit brings to your mind. Now pray this affirmation to the Lord:
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9).
I will thank the Lord for his righteousness; I will sing about the name of the Lord Most
High (Psalm 7:17).
As you make your requests known to the Lord, include:
Finally, offer this prayer to the Lord:
The Lord is the strength of his people;
He is a stronghold of salvation for his anointed.
Save your people, bless your possession,
Shepherd them, and carry them forever
(Psalm 28:8-9).
We must focus on those things which are pure and good.
INSIGHT
“You are what you eat.” Your body reflects what you feed it. Eat well and your body rewards you with health. The same is true spiritually and mentally. We become like what we put into our minds and like what we allow our minds to dwell on. Paul encourages us to think about whatever is true, noble, just, pure, lovely, or of good report (v. 8). If you are unsatisfied with your spiritual, mental, or emotional development, ask yourself: “What do I put into my mind—what do I think about?” You may need a radical change in your spiritual diet.
PRAYER
God’s attributes include love, joy, kindness, and mercy. Praise Him for developing these characteristics in your life:
Give thanks to the Lord; call on his name;
Proclaim his deeds among the peoples.
Sing to him; sing praise to him;
Tell about all his wondrous works!
Boast in his holy name;
Let the hearts of those who seek the Lord rejoice.
Seek the Lord and his strength;
Seek his face always (1 Chronicles 16:8-11).
Pause for praise and thanksgiving. Pray this confession to the Lord as you seek to keep your life free from sin:
Then I acknowledged my sin to you
And did not conceal my iniquity.
I said, “I will confess my transgressions to the Lord,”
And you forgave the guilt of my sin (Psalm 32:5).
Confess any sins that the Holy Spirit brings to your mind. Now pray this affirmation to the Lord:
If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us our sins and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness (1 John 1:9).
I will thank the Lord for his righteousness; I will sing about the name of the Lord Most
High (Psalm 7:17).
As you make your requests known to the Lord, include:
- Graciousness toward others
- Laborers for Christ in India
- Whatever else is on your heart
Finally, offer this prayer to the Lord:
The Lord is the strength of his people;
He is a stronghold of salvation for his anointed.
Save your people, bless your possession,
Shepherd them, and carry them forever
(Psalm 28:8-9).
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