Philippians 4:8 To The Rescue!

As we worked today, I felt challenged by Laura.  She had somewhat of a negative attitude at times as we were working.  I have chalked it up to the lingering effects of a lazy Spring Break.  Even my husband noticed.  It made me realize how easy it is to have the wrong attitude.

Our Bible verse we began today was Philippians 4:8.  What are we to focus on?  What are we to allow in our brains?  It was totally a God thing that we discussed this today, on the very day that Laura was a bit moody and pouting through some of her work. 

Ironically, I realized that I have the same tendency.  My husband and I had been waiting for a few days now for some paperwork to be finished by one person that needed to be turned in to a different office.  Today was the due date.  My husband called this morning only to be told that it wasn't started yet.  Immediately I was impatient and aggravated.  However, Philippians 4:8 was in our Bible Study.  Irony?  Maybe.  Definitely God was getting not just Laura's attention but mine too. 

I quickly prayed a short prayer placing the situation in God's hands.  By late afternoon, the paperwork was completed and turned in to the appropriate place.  I almost allowed myself to get very upset for something that was in God's hands anyway. 

Negativity is so easy that it is no wonder it is a favorite tool of Satan.  I saw it in my own mind and heart today.  I have battled it for a long time.  Luckily, God is patient with me.  I saw it in my daughter and know that God is trying to get both of us to control our thoughts and weed out those negative tendencies. 

⁸ 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