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Pastor’s Pen Sept 19

19/09/2021 By Pastor Julie

Let’s focus our mind on all that is good and wholesome:

“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.”   Philippians 4:8.

What we allow to occupy our mind with, will sooner or later transfer to our speech and behaviours. If we are watching the 1 news Special at 1pm weekdays, as well as the morning and 6pm news we may start feeling overwhelmed with Lockdown and COVID19. What we need is some life-giving distractions. Have you tried any of these?

  • Focus on reading the Gospels and the life-giving words of Christ
  • Take a walk in your neighbourhood and focus on the trees and flowers and animals
  • Only watch TV programmes that leave you relaxed and at peace afterwards
  • Write down who in life you aspire to and why
  • Read about a hero who has fought for justice or achieved the impossible
  • Pray to God, who is pure, and sit in stillness awaiting His response.
  • Write a list of all the things that you find beautiful
  • Close your eyes and picture yourself in a tranquil, spectacular holiday destination
  • What would you like to be excellent at, and what steps could you take to achieve it?

When we develop a consistent pattern of wholesome thinking, we will see life through a much more inspiring lens, which in turn will result in a happier life, and a glad and thankful participation in God’s narrative.

About Pastor Julie

I’m passionate about the church – building believers up in their faith, to be all God intended them to be; and I’m passionate about sharing the love and hope of Jesus with people who don’t know Him yet.

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