Golden Nugget: “Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable…think about such things.”

Daily Verse: “Finally, brothers and sisters, 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

Daily Message:
We all know the annoying power of a song that gets stuck in our heads. We can’t seem to get rid of it, no matter how hard we try. It plays over and over in our minds throughout the day. 

Have you ever experienced the same thing with a pattern of negative thoughts that repeats continuously in your head? Anger. Jealousy. Self-hatred. Despair. We can all fall prey to destructive thinking patterns.

Today’s verse reminds us that we can choose what we think about. We are encouraged to focus on thoughts that are true and excellent. When we choose to dwell on these types of positive thoughts, we gain the ability to push away habitual negative thoughts that can distract, discourage, and destroy. Over time, new and healthy thought patterns form and become the norm. As a result, we experience a true change in our outlook on life.

Consider This:

• What are the potential benefits of replacing negative thoughts with positive thoughts? 
• What specific negative thoughts do you need to replace today?

Take Action:
Copy Paul’s words in Philippians 4:8 on a piece of paper and place it somewhere where you will see it daily. Remind yourself to replace bad thoughts with good ones.