Think On These Things

And now, [dear brothers and] sisters, one final thing. 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]

QUOTE: Watch your thoughts, they become your words; watch your words, they become actions; watch your actions, they become habits; watch your habits, they become character; watch your character, for it becomes your destiny (Frank Outlaw)

Our thinking should be based on the scriptures, not on what the world is doing or says what we should think. So, what does the bible say specifically on how we should think?

Throughout this entire book, there are scriptures about our mind, thinking, and what God says about us. This week’s main scripture tells us SPECIFICALLY what to think. It is the perfect example of showing us how to think like God thinks and to have Stellar Thinking.

1. THINK ON WHATEVER IS TRUE: think on what God Says About You; what is the actual truth. God is the only test for truth and what His Word says is unchanging, holy, and true. Everything we think about ourselves should be run through what is spoken in the Word of God. Our thinking should not be based on our emotions, which are fickle and out of control. Let’s not be deceived by the enemy and please don’t believe or think about those lies. Think on what is TRUE!
2. THINK ON WHATEVER IS HONORABLE: we should think respectful thoughts about ourselves, things of dignity and goodness. Think on things that are noble and worthy. This doesn’t mean we think of ourselves holier than thou, but we should think good thoughts and feel good about who we are. Because we are righteous, holy, and perfect before God because of Jesus Christ. Think on what is HONORABLE.
3. THINK ON WHATEVER IS RIGHT: There is a right and wrong thinking and there is a right and wrong; regardless of what the world is teaching. Right thinking is morally correct, honest, justified, and acceptable. Wrong thinking is lies, arrogance, harm, and from the enemy. If we are going to think right or think more like God, we need to be in His word to understand more of how He thinks. Think what the Word of God says. Think Stellar Thoughts. Think RIGHT thoughts about YOU – YOU ARE WHO GOD SAYS YOU ARE! Think on whatever is RIGHT!
4. THINK ON WHATEVER IS PURE: In order to think on pure things, we first need to understand what is right and wrong. Thinking on pure things is keeping our minds and bodies from greed, lust, immorality, gossip, hurtful joking, impure culture, idolatry, covetousness, and anything that is contrary to the word of God. This is where people get weird sometimes; it doesn’t mean we can’t have fun or enjoy life. But remember what we think on, turns into our actions. Think PURE thoughts.
5. THINK ON WHATEVER IS LOVELY: You are beautiful, amazing, lovely, awesome, attractive and pleasing to the eye. God made you in His image and you are perfect just as God created you. The hardest thing for any woman to do is look in a mirror and love everything she sees. This entire book is about learning to look into that mirror and love what is reflected back to you. This could be a lifelong process, so along the journey think on you being LOVELY.
6. THINK ON WHATEVER IS ADMIRABLE. I would also love for you to see yourself as admirable, commendable, having a good reputation, worthy of respect, and full of reverence for YOU. We want to think and speak well of ourselves. By doing so we train others how to treat us, if you think you are not worthy of respect, then other people will not treat you with respect. You are ADMIRABLE.

THINK ON THESE THINGS: The next two items have a little different context because of the little word “if”. Yes, you want to think on these things, but there is even more action required on our part.

If anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Think Stellar thoughts, think like God thinks!

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DAILY ACTION STEP
Say to yourself out loud
I AM WHO GOD SAYS I AM

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FRIENDLY REMINDER: take out your journal and write down your thoughts, takeaways, and progress for this week!

TAKEAWAY GEMS

• Think on what is true.
• Think on whatever is noble.
• Think on whatever is right.
• Think on whatever is pure.
• Think on whatever is lovely.
• Think on whatever is admirable.
• Think on what is excellent.
• Think on whatever is praiseworthy.
• Take action and THINK on these things.

QUESTIONS TO “THINK ON”

1. What is pure, right, or noble about YOU that you can think on?
2. What makes you admirable, excellent, or lovely?
3. What is the truth about who YOU are? Write this in your words.

ACTION STEP: RUBBER BAND REMINDER: Get a rubber band that is big enough to fit around your wrist yet tight enough it won’t fall off. Decorate it if you want! Every time you think or say something negative or not true about yourself snap that rubber band. Wear this rubber band until you STOP being mean to you

DAILY SCRIPTURES

DAY 1: But now is the time to get rid of anger, rage, malicious behavior, slander, and dirty language. [Colossians 3:8] 

DAY 2: But the Holy Spirit produces this kind of fruit in our lives: love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, and self-control. There is no law against these things! [Galatians 5:22] 

DAY 3: And now, [dear brothers and] sisters, one final thing. 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]

DAY 4: Kind words are like honey sweet to the soul and healthy for the body. [Proverbs 16:24]

DAY 5: A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a broken spirit saps a person’s strength. [Proverbs 17:22]

DAY 6: Wise words satisfy like a good meal; the right words bring satisfaction. [Proverbs 18:20] 

DAY 7: Wise words are more valuable than much gold and many rubies. [Proverbs 20:15]