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Lord, Train Me…
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The Bible says we are to “do all things without complaining and disputing” (Philippians 2:14). If we complain, it re?ects our lack of faith in God. It proves that we don’t believe God is in charge and can take care of us. It suggests that we don’t trust God will answer prayer. It shows we are not praying. Being around people with such an obvious lack of faith is depleting. Imagine if every time we opened our mouths we spoke words that were laced with healing, edi?cation, encouragement, comfort, wisdom, love, and truth. That’s possible to do if we ask God to help us. It’s dangerous to speak whatever comes into your mind—unless what comes into your mind is good. If you have your mind ?xed on good things, then the words of your mouth will re?ect that.
Eight Good Things to Think About Daily
(From Philippians 4:8)
1. Whatever things are true. If you think about what is honest, genuine, authentic, sincere, faithful, accurate, and truthful, then you won’t be saying anything false, incorrect, erroneous, deceitful, or untrue. 2. Whatever things are noble. If you think about what is admirable, high quality, excellent, magnanimous, superior, or honorable, then you won’t be saying anything that is base, petty, mean, dishonorable, or low-minded. 3. Whatever things are just. If you think about what is fair, reasonable, equitable, proper, lawful, right, correct, deserved, upright, honorable, and seemly, then you won’t be saying anything that is unjusti?ed, biased, unreasonable, unlawful, or unfair. 4. Whatever things are pure. If you think about what is clean, clear, spotless, chaste, unsullied, unde?led, or untainted with evil, then you won’t be saying anything that is