The Holy Spirit must be working on a very specific area of my life. Consistently over these past several days of NT90, I am drawn to verses where Paul addresses how important is our thought life in living out the Christian life. Philippians 4:8- Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable-- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy-- let him think about these things.
As I spent some time thinking about this verse and the other "thought" verses from recent readings, I began to realize that the VAST majority of the times I sin, it is because I have allowed my thoughts to stray from T.N.R.P.L.A. Too much time spend replaying how a person has mistreated me- I gossip. Too much time spent dwelling on how rough my day was at work- I am not a patient listener for Kristi when she needs to talk about her day. Too much time worrying about finances- I fail to give generously.
If my thoughts were T.N.R.P.L.A., what a difference that would make in my actions and reactions.
What are your thoughts on today's reading?
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