Let your moderation be known unto all men. The Lord is at hand.
Be careful for nothing; but in every thing by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known unto God.
And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."
Phillippians 4:4-8
Reading this today, it seemed like some good advice from God about our mental health. We're all going to have bad days of course, but instead of giving in to despair and hopelessness long term, we can work on finding reasons to rejoice.
Phillippians 4:4-8
Reading this today, it seemed like some good advice from God about our mental health. We're all going to have bad days of course, but instead of giving in to despair and hopelessness long term, we can work on finding reasons to rejoice.
Rather than being anxious (the meaning of "careful" in this context), we should pray and ask God, with thanksgiving. And then a list of things to think about instead of letting ourselves get caught up in the negative things.
If we do these things, then the Lord will bless us with peace that is beyond our understanding. :) Wow.
Today, let's take some advice from God about what to focus on and what to think about. This doesn't mean that some negativity from time to time is failure that God is going to condemn us for--that is also Satan talking, trying to get us to focus on the darkness. Christ always invites us into the light, encouraging us to find joy in him and in the world around us. He's trying to help us here, not lay another burden on our shoulders. Let's try his advice and see if it helps us to smile a little more. :)
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