February 20, 2023

Dear Friend,

We don’t have to be a weak, wimpy, or whiny Christian. God has given us a choice in life. We get to choose what we think about, what we talk about, and what we believe.

If we listen to the devil, we will stay depressed and oppressed. If we listen to God, we will be on top. I’m told that 87% of sickness is due to depression and oppression. Only 13% of sickness is due to poor diet and environment.

We need to be careful what thoughts we allow to stay in our minds. Proverbs 23:7 says that as we think in our minds, that’s who we really are throughout our day. God even tells us what to think about:

Finally, brothers and sisters,
whatever is true,
whatever is honorable,
whatever is right,
whatever is pure,
whatever is lovely,
whatever is commendable,
if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of
praise, think about these things.
Philippians 4:8 (NASB)

Do you have a favorite scripture that you know is true?  Think about that verse this week. What memory comes to mind when you hear God encourage you to think about things that are pure, lovely, and right?  Think about that memory this week.

Remember, God gives us the choice of what we think about and what we say. We are free to choose. This week, let’s choose Philippians 4:8 thoughts!

Pastor Jo