THURSDAY,
OCTOBER 27, 2022
TEXT:
Philippians 4:8-13
8.
Finally, believers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable and worthy of
respect, whatever is right and confirmed by God’s word, whatever is pure and
wholesome, whatever is lovely and bring peace, whatever is admirable and of
good repute; if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise,
think continually on these things [center your mind on them, and implant them
in your heart].
9.
The things which you have learned and received and heard and seen in me,
practice these things [in daily life], and the God [who is the source] of peace
and well-being will be with you.
10.
I rejoiced greatly in the Lord, that now at last you have renewed your concern
for me; indeed, you were concerned about me before, but you had no opportunity
to show it.
11.
Not that I speak from [any personal] need, for I have learned to be content [and
self-sufficient through Christ, satisfied to the point where I am not disturbed
or uneasy] regardless of my circumstances.
12.
I know how to get along and live humbly [in difficult times], and I also know
how to enjoy abundance and live in prosperity. In any and every circumstance I
have learned the secret [of facing life], whether well-fed or going hungry,
whether having an abundance or being in need.
13.
I can do all things [which He has called me to do] through Him who strengthens
and empowers me [to fulfill His purpose- I am self-sufficiency; I am ready for
anything through Him who infuses me with inner strength and confident peace.]
(Amplified
Version Holy Bible)
TOPIC:
MAINTAIN A HEALTHY EMOTIONAL STABILITY
Our emotional stability
has a lot to do with what we do and how much we are able to accomplish. An
unstable emotional state will influence your spiritual balance.
We live in a world full
of threats that could undermine our emotional stability. So we must have
sufficient power to withstand these challenges and difficulties.
Yesterday’s text dealt
with the principle of being gentle in our approach to life and relationships.
We were also called upon to look to God in total trust when Paul counselled us
to present all our requests to God.
Today, Paul focused on
what occupies our minds. When we flood our minds and hearts with junk,
certainly our emotional state will be dominated and controlled by them which
will, in turn, determine our attitude and character.
A healthy heart and
emotion feeds on healthy thoughts and imagination that constitute issues that
are noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, praiseworthy and
maintaining a disposition of contentment.
We have the power to
decide what takes residence in our minds through the kinds of conversations we
engage in, the songs we listen to, the movies we watch, the type of friends we
keep, the lifestyle we adopt and the quality of books we read.
QUESTION:
How will you rate your emotional health on a scale of 1-10?
PRAYER:
Dear Lord, I come to You and humbly surrender my heart and mind for You to
guide me, in Jesus name, Amen.
Remain
Blessed
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