“Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” ~ Philippines 4:8. English Standard Version
It’s tough thinking about only the good,
the true, the honorable, the just,
the pure, the pleasing, the commendable.
That’s always true, but 24-hour news cycle
on every channel with anyone we talk to,
inserts that which is the opposite
into our thinking. But, if you pay attention,
the good gets mentioned as well,
and we can think of the good.
Besides, there is another
constant presence in our lives.
This morning I was lamenting
the quality of the support system
confined with me, self isolating,
but the glorious truth is there’s another here,
a welcome and loving presence
and we are constantly fed
and renewed from Him,
and without Him we are nothing.
With Him we’re comforted,
comfortable, at peace,
and filled with joy
despite the newsfeed.
the true, the honorable, the just,
the pure, the pleasing, the commendable.
That’s always true, but 24-hour news cycle
on every channel with anyone we talk to,
inserts that which is the opposite
into our thinking. But, if you pay attention,
the good gets mentioned as well,
and we can think of the good.
Besides, there is another
constant presence in our lives.
This morning I was lamenting
the quality of the support system
confined with me, self isolating,
but the glorious truth is there’s another here,
a welcome and loving presence
and we are constantly fed
and renewed from Him,
and without Him we are nothing.
With Him we’re comforted,
comfortable, at peace,
and filled with joy
despite the newsfeed.
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