Think about such things

I am re reading a book called the 4:8 principle by Tommy Newberry it is an easy read and really when taken apart you already know everything it is saying but it is something that I should probably re read every year! It is based on Philippians 4:8 which reads:

Philippians 4:8 (New International Version)

Finally, brothers, 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.

And that is the premise of the book, how to keep your eyes on things that are praiseworthy and not concentrate on the negative which is something my brain seems able to find very easily!

At this time in my life we have been facing many challenges and are facing new ones now and there is one new one that could really trigger my worry "gene" as a mom and I need to keep God in my sight very clearly and know his word and his promises to me and to my beautiful son.

It is so easy to get overwhelmed and miss the forest for the trees. It seems easier when you are helping a friend with a problem to see the solution or to look at the "big" picture for them and see how everything will be alright but when we are in the middle of it ourselves the problem can seem so huge that is clouds our vision. But when we step closer to God and get quiet things clear, you may not see the solution or have an aha moment but I always find a peace knowing he is with me and at the end of the day all will be well at least with my soul if I keep walking forward with his guidance.

OK that was a little preachy sorry it was meant for me and you got to listen in :-) the point is this is a good book for how to stay positive in life's storms and also just in our day to day! It is a much better way to experience all of life!