Judy and I have one of those Britta water pitchers at home in the frig. It is the kind that you pour in the water and it filters out things that flavor or make the water unhealthy.
Wouldn't it be great to have that kind of filter for our minds? There is such a thing! It is found in Philippians 4:8 "Finally, brothers, 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."
Those eight words serve as an eight-layered filter. If thoughts come that are not true, noble, right, pure, lovely..., then do not dwell on them. It is a choice we can all make. Too many go through life without giving a second thought to their thoughts. But you are what you think.
When we choose to use the filter of Philipians 4:8, it will remove unhealthy thinking and enhance the flavor of our lives. Better health and better flavor; I want that for my life. How about you?
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This is so true. When times are easy, the "positive filter" seems like a "nice to have," but it is often easier to lapse back into negative and cynical behavior. But in times of crisis and challenge, it is even more important to follow these tenants. It's not about being blind to the negative around you, but working hard to find the positive--because only then will you see opportunities for positive change.
A friend once told me, when you find yourself feeling angry or upset about something--don't just stew in the anger--ask yourself what you are really feeling. Usually, there is something in yourself--fear, jealousy, envy--that is making you become hypercritical and cynical. Don't let yourself feel trapped--you have the power to choose the way you react to the unfairness of life and while you cannot control external things, you can work hard to find a way to choose to live with the kind of honor that comes from this "healthier" way of thinking.
Note: I found your blog because we share the same name--I'm a world away from Linton, IN in Boston, MA.
Dave, I appreciate your thoughtful comments. Thanks for taking the time to write. It is interesting to connect with someone with the same name.
God bless you.
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