January 26
May all my thoughts be pleasing to him, for I rejoice in the Lord.
– Psalm 104:34(NLT)

PLEASING THOUGHTS
A poem and essay by ILMA
Does your mind think of worldly things?
Does it dwell on God’s word or sin?
Let only pleasing thoughts occupy your mind
It will free you from sin and being blind.
Fill your mind only with things that are pure
They will protect you from the devil’s lure
Are your thoughts honorable and worthy of praise?
Are they about justice and what God says?
Do you find yourself drifting from many thoughts? What kind of thoughts fills your mind? I used to be an analytic person. The question “Why” had always been a part of my thinking. I am fascinated by how things work and finding the reasons why things happen the way they did. I took pleasure in dwelling on the cause and effect of things. I didn’t realize that my analytic mind enslaved me until much later in life. It is good to exercise and keep your minds healthy, but it is also important to filter what thoughts should get in it.
The bible tells us to think of thoughts that are pleasing to God. It also says that they must be lovely, pure, honorable, just, true and admirable. In other words, our minds should be aligned to how God thinks.
PRAYER
Lord, keep my mind focused on you alone.
REFLECTION
What thoughts constantly fill your mind?
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