Recently I began rereading Loving God with All Your Mind by Elizabeth George. Basically, it is a very detailed, practical exposition of Phil 4:8 Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things. God has truly used and is using this book to renew my mind according to His Word. I am only a few chapters in, and I already find that I am filtering my thoughts according to Phil 4:8.
Naturally, she begins by talking about thinking on what is TRUE. This has been incredibly helpful this week. I am waiting on the results of two job interviews. It is easy for my mind to begin thinking on that which is NOT true-- Oh no, if I don't get one of these jobs, then what if I never get hired and what if I am stuck being a nanny forever. If these schools don't think I will make a good teacher, then why would any other school!" Okay, so you get the idea. Of course this line of thinking is NOT that which is true; it is that which is speculative and well, a bit ridiculous. When I begin to filter my thoughts according to what is true, then such thoughts get tossed aside.
It is my sincere prayer that God would continue to help me filter my thoughts. It is amazingly stupid the way in which we all damage and scar our minds with useless, vain, impractical, and sinful things.
And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. Romans 12:2
2 comments:
I'm glad that you're going to try blogging again (didn't you used to have a xanga or something?). I've had a blog for awhile, but really started getting serious about it a few months ago. I love writing, and this is the perfect outlet for me. I hope you'll enjoy it too...you're such a great writer!
So glad you've joined the bloggy world! Can't wait to hear about your interviews!
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