Monday, May 28, 2018

 
 
 
Devotional for Monday, May 28, 2018
“Fill Me Lord”
 
 
by Dona Hake
 
“Finally, believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God’s Word, whatever is pure and wholesome, whatever is lovely and brings peace, whatever is admirable and of good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think continually on these things [center your mind on them, and implant them in your heart]. The things which you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things [in daily life], and the God [who is the source] of peace and well-being will be with you.” 
Philippians 4:8-9 – AMP
 
Today I am pondering the importance of challenging any thought or opinion that would try to rob me of my peace.  Is that thought that crossed my mind pure and wholesome? Does it bring peace or cause me anxiety? Is it confirmed by God’s Word and His thoughts or is it my opinion?   Have I made it a practice of my daily life to center my mind on that which is right and true?   These few questions help me to take unworthy and impure thoughts captive that I may enjoy the peace and well being He desires for me.   May we encourage one another to keep our minds guarded of anything that would rob our God given peace.
 
Paul exhorted us in the book of Philippians to center our minds on only good things and implant those good things in our hearts. Then we will experience the peace and well-being that our Lord desires for us. In addition to purposing to guard my thoughts, I leave you with two things that I try to pray over my heart as much as possible.  I have these words written in my prayer journal, and they always minister to my heart.  When we do what we are required to do to guard our hearts the Lord will be faithful to fill us with His strength and give us the peace that passes all understanding.
 
 
“Lord, Fill me with strength and quiet energy.
Keep my mind quiet that I may practice peaceful thinking.”