In
the first part of this article, I mentioned 4 out of the 8 biblical
pieces of advice on the subject of life meditation and these focus on
meditation on whatsoever is (i) true (ii) honest (iii) just (iv)
pure. Here, in the second and concluding part of the article, I’m
going to outline the other 4 biblical pieces of advice on the subject
of life meditation, according to Philippians 4:8.
Like I mentioned in the first
pat of this article, meditation
is the emptying of the mind of thoughts, or the concentration of the
mind on one thing in order to aid mental or spiritual development,
contemplation, or relaxation.
If you keep saying you can’t
trust, you will always have someone in your life that will hurt and
betray you. If you keep saying you can’t find a job, you will
remain unemployed. If you keep saying you can’t find someone to
love or believe in you, your thoughts will attract more experiences
to confirm your beliefs. If you keep talking about a divorce or
breakup in a relationship, then you might end up with it.
Below are the other 4 (to make
up the 8) biblical pieces of advice on the subject of life
meditation, from Philippians 4:8. This scripture encourages us to
“think on…
1. Whatsoever is lovely: Endeavour
always to pay attention to news and information that is only lovely
to you and this needs no definition. Whatever you know is lovely and
pleasing to your thoughts and imaginations are what you should go
for. Be responsible for the type of information you meditate on.
2. Whatsoever is of good
report: Make
a strong decision never
to concentrate your attention on negative or bad reports, no matter
how tempting doing this might be. Choose only to settle with or
settle for good and positive reports in life. Even if you get a bad
report from any angle concerning things that concern you, choose not
to settle with it in meditation. Guard your thoughts jealously!
3. Whatsoever is of virtue:
Anything
positive is of great virtue. Any positive thought, therefore, carries
positive virtue that is highly beneficial to our existence in life.
Be determined to fill your mind and thoughts with positive, virtuous
thoughts. Refuse the temptation to be negative or to think negative
at any time. You will truly find this helpful as you do!
4. Whatsoever is
praiseworthy: You
are encouraged finally from Philippians 4:8 to think or meditate on
whatsoever is praiseworthy. This means that you should always reflect
on things that are commendable, both to God and man. Above all, you
should develop an attitude of praise and thanksgiving to God, in all
situations and at all times, rather than complaining. Doing this will
help to re-align your thinking pattern for greater fulfilment in
life.
So, get out of your own way!
Don’t settle for less in your mind and thoughts! Meditating on
negative things is settling for less! The
moment you settle for less than you deserve, you get even less than
you settled for.
So, what has been the subject of your life meditation before reading
this article? What will it be after now that you have read this
article? The choice is entirely yours! I, however, encourage you to
choose wisely!
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