“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
Your mind is the control center for your whole body, so feed it great food! What makes a great “mind meal”? Think about what is real and true and worth depending on. Think about people with high moral qualities who deserve honor.
We make choices every day. Should we watch that video with our friends, even though the language and morals are bad? What about the books and magazines you choose, or the music you listen to? Are you feeding your mind with excellent images and words?
Thinking great thoughts also helps us control our feelings. Look hard for something good in a bad situation, and think about that instead. Maybe your friend canceled your shopping trip, but now you have time to read that great book. Maybe in gym you got paired with the new girl instead of your best friend, so choose to be glad for a chance to make a new friend. Your thoughts control your feelings.
More to Explore: Proverbs 23:7 and Matthew 5:6 – 9
Girl Talk: If you think mean thoughts, how do you feel? If you forgive someone, how does that make you feel? Which one feels better?
God Talk: “Lord, I thank you for giving me a choice in what I do. Please help me to make the right choices, to do what is pure and excellent. Amen.”
From No Boys Allowed by Kristi Holl