MINDSET MATTERS #3!

"Mindset matters" for the 3rd day.....and beyond!

Awakening with a "muddled mind" this morning, I opened God's Word!

I praised! Think rejoiced in the Lord (Philippians 4:4)

I prayed & asked. Think supplication for my Wednesday Women. (in red ink) (Philippians 4:6)

I went back to God's Word. Eventually, I took a walk with my book of Philippians in hand. Picking up where I left off. At verse 7, words were "mindset" specific. "Peace to guard your heart and mind" in Christ!

Philippians 4:8 came immediately to mind---a familiar "mindset" (since March 1965, KJV) to think on these things.

Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.

Perfect Mindset Words became BOLD in my mind!

"Wrap-up words" from Philippians 4:9 inspired action---

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.

Positive thoughts to fill my mind 

on this Wednesday Wisdom Walk! 

RELAX! RECHARGE! RENEW!

Relax. Recharge. Renew.

3 Rs for the aging! Cannot be done alone! In His Presence is key!

Sarah Young (May 25) reminds readers the importance of turning from problems (ours) to Presence (His) Tangled thoughts with anxious knots get us no where....except maybe the ER!

Choose time in His Word. A creekside walk. A Porch "sit." 

Maybe even a nap to recharge one's body. 

A Word Search of "fear not" verses for a mind renewal. (Romans 12:2)

As for me, this week, I am camped out in the Psalms! 

ALLITERATION....ANAGRAMS.....VOWEL AWARENESS!

Grammarians are often caught up in hand-wringing now-a-days as correct  spelling has gone out the window. Siri is in charge of spelling. Linguists are a rare breed and often looked down upon. (Oops did I just end that thought with a preposition. 

Though not a true linguist, I do have a fascination with words. As I age, I've struggled with some linguistic specifics. To aid this, I work on brevity of word phrases with linguistic clues:

  

ALLITERATIVE AWARENESS---

Continued confession leads to constant cleansing!

AMEN!

ANAGRAMS---same letters in different positions to make new words

The direction in life one takes, even in spelling/reading, can remind him or her....of similar truths or complete opposites. Positional purpose.

LIVE in Christ to avoid EVIL!

                     

The letters may be the same but the meanings are opposite when the order is different.

Keep Praying! Why?

Satan keeps preying!

Oh, the difference a vowel makes....esp. in one's spiritual life!

Pair these thoughts with Scripture and today "Think on these things" (Philippians 4:8) as you walkabout!*

*Hubby tries to get me outside each day. Daughter Molly joined us after my grammar discussion with her.......alliteratively confessing I needed to

Pitch the pouting and pick up the praises! 

They took me on a "Walk-a-bout Wednesday" which made Picking up Praise an easy switch!  

A flowing creek. Ice. Snow. Dried leaves and Moss. 
A true masterpiece of Creator God.

5 IMPORTANT WORDS!❗️

Important words come from scripture! Truth from above 5 words!

Truth from the first five words in 1 Peter 2:21…….

             “ to this you were called,”

A big thanks to Nancy E. For this reminder.

Prayer is not useless.

Prayer is THE work!

God gives His people His work to do. 

Christ is your example. 

Be alone with Him!

Seek Him through His Word! (Jeremiah 29:13)

Seek His leading for you. 

THEN, follow in His steps!

1 Peter 2:21 “in 5 words or less” in 5 sentences. 

It’s “Meditation Monday”…..

Think on these things!

MONDAY MUSINGS!

After the "Billboard Beckoned" on Saturday we spent some time in....

this sweet and savory place! My camera took over to supply me with scripture and thoughts to think and rethink. Meditation. More for others than self as needs are great for many people in my life who need to be covered with prayer.

For readers, choose one for your own Monday musing.

 The cardinal one is for my KY family and friends having gone through many trials as a result of storms during severe weather days.*

God is worth it all.....even the wait for the storms to pass.

The Lord is good to those who wait for Him, to the soul who seeks him. (Lamentations 3:25)

In times of trouble it's good to remember to whom you belong.

All mine are yours, and yours are mine, and I am glorified in them.

(John 17:10)

Don't lose hope!

THINK ON THESE THINGS! (PHILIPPIANS 4:8)

*....or at least muse for a moment until your electricity comes back on and your recliner works again.....and thanks for making me laugh!

THINK ON THESE THINGS!

A step beyond thinking..........to glean understanding!

Consider. Contemplate. Muse. Ponder. Reflect. Ruminate.

Ah-h-h, MEDITATE! Keep your mind full of God's Word!

Yesterday's March 4 Experiencing God devotional had me in a meditative mode...

• Words you speak can be a good gauge of what's in your heart.
• Mind needs exercise just as your physical body does.
• To keep thoughts pure, contemplate noble truths that stretch your  mind.
• Expose mind to truths of God's Word.
• Choose to concentrate on the truths of God.

....A convicting mode

"The things you allow your mind to dwell on will be revealed in the way you live."(p.64)

ABIDE!

ABIDE! Love that word!

In fact, I love all of John 15.

It was a significant chapter for me in beginning to seek God's Word for truth.

As always, Scottie Smith gives me new insight!

Keep stunning and saturating us with your truth O Lord as we  seek Thee. 

You're easy to find when your addresses is our heart!

May I continue to think on these things. (Philippians 4:8)

You ask me How I know He lives, He lives within my  heart!

CHOOSE: REFLECTION

Reflection can be defined return of light---as production of an image by, or as if by, a mirror.

OKLAHOMA MEMORIAL DECEMBER 2010

My thoughts on reflection today are more of the "thoughtful" one. To ponder, cogitate, meditate, ruminate, think on (Philippians 4:8)---a musing of sorts in God's word.
As 2 Timothy 2:7 states, Reflect on what I am saying, for the Lord will give you insight into all this. (NIV) Other Bible versions offer different "reflect" translations---take your pick. Think about. (NCV) Think of (Darby) Think over. (ESV) Consider.(NASB & KJV) Keep in mind. (CEV) Mark well. (Weymouth)  Understand. (DRA)

As water reflects the face, so one’s life reflects the heart.   (Proverbs 27:19)

May I choose to reflect the light---His light within me. May it shine brightly on my face today.(2 Corinthians 4:6)

Thought Provoking EASTER GREETINGS

Philippians 4:8 is always thought provoking. This Easter card was a shared reminder from high school/college chum, Joyce Ann.

A verse memorized years ago. In the past. 

A verse shared this week on a "Mindful" blog entry. In the present.

A verse to continue with me in the future as I strive to fill my mind with positive pondering.

Attributes, from Scripture,  worthy of provoking in one's thought life. In the future.

MINDFUL

Mindful. A full mind. 

What should the contents of one's mind be? 

Not regrets. Not fears. Not financial worries. Not distress.

So.....I've been meditating on filling my mind---
(happy thoughts, pure thoughts, worthy thoughts, Phil. 4:8)
Acrostic reminder (Draft form)---

M - ini moment celebrations as I
I - ntentionally & thankfully
N - otice God's hand and
D - elight in Him & discover more of His truth--
F - inally... fully forgiving myself and others so that I
U - nderstand my
L - Lord's lasting love!

Then, I found this----

Others must need a handle on their thought life as well!

Mind Speed

"90 to nothing."

The term is slang, used heavily in the South. For me, it means y'ull (Southern for you will) have a millon things to do and y'ull be moving fast to get all those things finished. 
Admittedly, in our household, 11th hour is the default timing for productivity. Wait 'til the last minute. Crisis management style = most accomplished in the least amount of time. 
But....I no longer want "90 to nothing" accomplishments or productivity---I want peace. 
Peace of mind.

This little, old, streaked blonde, lady I know, way down South, talk's "90 to nothing," drives "90 to nothing", and is "90 to nothing" at everything...and I mean everything...unless she's asleep, then I imagine she dreams "90 to nothing!" When she can sleep, that is.

If  my mind is going to continue in what I see as warp speed, I need to make sure my mind is full of worthy thoughts. (Philippians 4:8)
Worthy NOT worrisome. 
An acrostic is needed. (A work in progress---help me out)

M
I
N
D
F
U
L

Steeped in Excellence

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)

Regardless of what cuppa life serves us, each of us should steep it in excellence. Whether circumstances of disturbing dispari-TEA, unfamiliari-TEA, unclear directionali-TEA, lack of sereni-TEA or frivoli-TEA and gaie-TEA are poured out, one must measure these "thought" events by today's verse. 

As Kay Arthur taught me years ago, if you can to know if a thought is excellent and praiseworthy.....just "Philippians 4:8 it!" If one's thoughts don't t measure up to the excellence put forth in that verse; true, honest, just, pure, lovely and of good repute, don't dwell there. Don't "brew" unwholesome thoughts in your mind. Steep goodness----it might take time, but it's the key to allowing God to make any cuppa (circumstance) palatable. Similar to looking for beauty.

Hm-m....covering a cuppa when steeping tea can keep the flavor in and the "bugs" out--
just like in our thought life when we steep it by covering it in the excellence of God's Word.

Keep those good thoughts brewing. Steep all thoughts in excellence. Cover them with God's word.

Steeping releases flavor for us and favor to God from us. A worthy cuppa.

Think on these things.

3/19/10 “Royal visit” expectation = exhilaration. Family and future family coming = anticipation. Sunny skies and warm temps = contentment. Flights cancelled for no “visible” weather concerns = confusion. Plan A fails = costly plan B = frustration. Flight arrival = delight. Overcast and chilly = annoyance, sort of. Palm Sunday service with family and future family = joy. Potty accidents cancel trolley ride = disappointment. Sleepless nights = exhaustion. God’s strength = hope. Family leaving = sadness. God’s presence = assurance. Real “flight” weather concerns = worry. Safe arrival = relief. Prayer = peace. Wedding in June = joyful expectancy.

How can all these feelings come from one person within one “short” weekend time frame? From highs to lows, emotions can run us ragged. Regardless of the circumstances, happiness is a choice. Every weekday at 7am, “Almost Live from Houston High” reminds the students to “Make it a great day or not---the choice is yours!”

So how do you do it? In my first Kay Arthur, Bible Study in the 70s, I learned her quote to “Philippians 4: 8” everything."

8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.