Philippians 4:8
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.
When I read this it makes me strive to really compare what I do throughout the week with this list above.
For the rest, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence and is honorable and seemly, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely and lovable, whatever is kind and winsome and gracious, if there is any virtue and excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think on and weigh and take account of these things [fix your minds on them].
This was the same verse on in Amplified version. To me it really spells it out better, for those of us who sometimes don't always understand KJV.
It's convicting to read this list and realize that I could do so much better with my time. I've always heard people say that if we want to get something done, we Must make time for it. WE CANNOT just fit in the Word of God. It never works. That small amount of time that is left at the end of the day will always be filled with something else. Or in the mornings, I'll just sleep for fifteen more minutes. No one said it would be easy. I want to challenge everyone, if you don't already, to sacrifice and increase your devotion time. I speak to myself moreso. It starts with me.
I would welcome any thoughts on this matter at this time. Thanks!
When I read this it makes me strive to really compare what I do throughout the week with this list above.
For the rest, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of reverence and is honorable and seemly, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely and lovable, whatever is kind and winsome and gracious, if there is any virtue and excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think on and weigh and take account of these things [fix your minds on them].
This was the same verse on in Amplified version. To me it really spells it out better, for those of us who sometimes don't always understand KJV.
It's convicting to read this list and realize that I could do so much better with my time. I've always heard people say that if we want to get something done, we Must make time for it. WE CANNOT just fit in the Word of God. It never works. That small amount of time that is left at the end of the day will always be filled with something else. Or in the mornings, I'll just sleep for fifteen more minutes. No one said it would be easy. I want to challenge everyone, if you don't already, to sacrifice and increase your devotion time. I speak to myself moreso. It starts with me.
I would welcome any thoughts on this matter at this time. Thanks!
posted by Codymo at 24.4.06
6 Comments:
Woo hoo! Cody has a blog! And yes, I realize this comment has absolutely nothing to do with the post.
wow, devotion time is a BIG one i need to work on. thanks for the reminder cody. oh yeah.... HI CODY!! welcome!!
that's my favorite verse! and with something He has been working on me with - to devote more time to Him.
it looks as if you are addicted, indeed! welcome to blogging! lol
I have found that when I'm worrying, if I can remember that verse and attempt to keep my thoughts according to it, my worries will dissipate. :)
oops, sorry for the annoymous thing.
I've enjoyed reading your posts. Great reminders! Oh, and welcome to blogland.:)
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