Post by Don Gieseke on Dec 28, 2014 8:12:21 GMT -6
Here is a great message for us as there seems to be so much chaos and ungodliness in the world today!
Philippians 4:8 NKJV - "Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy - meditate on these things."
Look the right way! In the world around you, there are vistas of bright beauty as well as dark, ugly wastelands. When you look the right way - toward what is true, noble, lovely - you are encouraged and strengthened. The Lord created you with a great capacity to enjoy beauty and goodness. Your soul resonates with these blessings, drawing strength from them.
As you go through this day, you will encounter things that make you cringe, things that are wrong or ugly. Deal with these as you must, but don't let them become your focus. Remember that the Lord is with you, and listen to Him. Hear Him saying time after time, "Look the RIGHT way." There is beauty not only in the visible world but also in what is unseen.
This world in its fallen condition can never satisfy you fully. You yearn for perfection, and the Lord is the fulfillment of that deep longing. He is perfect in every way, yet He is able to stay close to you as you walk through this sin stained world. So, look the right way - toward blessings, toward the Lord - and the joy of His presence will shine upon you.
Philippians 4:8 NKJV - "Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy - meditate on these things."
Look the right way! In the world around you, there are vistas of bright beauty as well as dark, ugly wastelands. When you look the right way - toward what is true, noble, lovely - you are encouraged and strengthened. The Lord created you with a great capacity to enjoy beauty and goodness. Your soul resonates with these blessings, drawing strength from them.
As you go through this day, you will encounter things that make you cringe, things that are wrong or ugly. Deal with these as you must, but don't let them become your focus. Remember that the Lord is with you, and listen to Him. Hear Him saying time after time, "Look the RIGHT way." There is beauty not only in the visible world but also in what is unseen.
This world in its fallen condition can never satisfy you fully. You yearn for perfection, and the Lord is the fulfillment of that deep longing. He is perfect in every way, yet He is able to stay close to you as you walk through this sin stained world. So, look the right way - toward blessings, toward the Lord - and the joy of His presence will shine upon you.