Put Your Mind To It!

Finally, brothers and sisters, 

whatever is true, 

whatever is worthy of respect, 

whatever is just, 

whatever is pure, 

whatever is lovely, 

whatever is commendable, 

if something is excellent or praiseworthy, think about these things. 

Philippians 4:8

Ever been surprised (shocked, dismay, embarrassed) when your child suddenly blurts out something you didn't think they heard (or understood)?  

 

Ever wonder why we have such a hard time finding the truth within all the "half-truths" (if it's only half true, it's a complete lie)?  

 

What do we put into our minds?  What are our minds addicted to?  What kind of thoughts grab your mind and focus?

 

Our minds can only work with the information that it has been given.  If you want a mind that is sharp and discerning, fill your mind with things that will sharpen it.  If you want the "Animal House" mentality where nothing matters and it's always someone else's fault, fill your mind with garbage.

 

We are bombarded with all sorts of things that are aimed at attracting our attention and grabbing our minds (having that perfect body, having that sportscar, taking that dream vacation, having that perfect job) and it is OUR responsibility to filter through all that information.  The Apostle Paul gives us the filter settings, we only need to apply them stringently!

 

"But that takes SO MUCH work!"  Yeah, I say that too.  And I remembered (most of the time) that if sin wasn't fun and easy, we wouldn't bother with it.  Guarding the mind is tough!  Guarding our mind, is challenging!  But look at it this way, it's the ONLY mind you get. Renew your mind in Christ and focus on Him!  

 

Let's face it, we think about what interests us.  What interests you?