Random thoughts

Having a bad day? Here’s a quick fix to make it a little better. and if you do this every day, you’ll find that no matter what happens, you’ll be better prepared to face whatever – or whoever – happens to you.

Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable.

Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Philippians 4:8 NLT

Don’t let yourself be distracted by the stuff. Look at things that are true: Jesus, God’s Son came to earth to die for your sins and mine. He took a beating so that we can be healed. He is Emmanuel, God with us.

What is honorable? What is right? Look around you and catch people in the act of doing good – being kind to one another. Waiting patiently in line at wal-mart. Allowing someone into your lane of traffic (even when they don’t use a turn signal). Being a person of integrity, and finding others with integrity – they’re out there, but since they aren’t shouting, “Watch me!” we don’t often notice them.

Pure, lovely, admirable – how long has it been since you’ve watched a child being a child?! Moms, do you remember how proud they were when your child picked and presented you a dandelion bouquet? Dad, is your son or daughter watching you work on the car or practicing casting a line – they really only want to be with you and do what you do!

Did you see the sunrise this morning? The beautiful blue sky? God’s amazing creation?

Whatever is excellent and worthy of praise… (meditate on Jesus! He is excellent and oh, so worthy of praise!) – think about these things, and even your bad days will be better!