Think Kingdom
Devotional Reading: So keep your thoughts continually fixed on all that is authentic and real, honorable and admirable, beautiful and respectful, pure and holy, merciful and kind. And fasten your thoughts on every glorious work of God, praising him always. Philippians 4:8 TPT
Our lives are always moving in the direction of our strongest thoughts. What we think shapes who we are. You might read that and think I’m being an overly dramatic preacher using hyperbole to get your attention. But this is no exaggeration.
In Philippians 4:8–9, the apostle Paul writes, “Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.”
In these three sentences Paul moves from
thought (“think about such things”) to
action (“put it into practice”) to
experience (“the God of peace will be with you”).
In essence, Paul is saying that our thoughts shape our lives. He is telling us that our lives moves in the direction of our strongest thoughts. Since this is so, then we need to ask ourselves, “Do I like the direction my thoughts are taking me?” If it’s a no, then he is advising us to change our pattern of thinking to that of the kingdom, he advising us to change our mind to that which is right, pure, lovely, admirable and excellent, so God can change your life.
I believe with God’s help, you can transform your mind. You can stop believing the lies that hold you back. You can end the vicious cycle of thoughts that are destructive to you and others. You can allow God to renew your mind by saturating you with His unchanging truth.
Prayer and Confession
Jesus I acknowledge you, I desire that I fix my thought on that which is of the Kingdom. Help me in achieving this by your Holy Spirit in me. Amen
Further Reading: Proverbs 23:7, Romans 12:1-2
