Perspective Shift: Student Edition预览

Positivity helps our spiritual hearts. Did you know it also helps our physical hearts? Our mindset truly changes everything. Which is exactly what today’s verse helps us do. Paul provides us attributes of godly thinking we can use as a quick "checklist" to guide our thought life:

True: Does this align with God's Word?

(Psalm 19:7; John 16:13; 2 Timothy 3:16–17)

Honourable: Does this bring respect to yourself and others?

(Proverbs 22:1; Romans 12:10; 1 Peter 2:12)

Right: Is it just and fair?

(Micah 6:8; Romans 12:2; Proverbs 21:3)

Pure: Is it free from moral fault?

(Psalm 51:10; Philippians 4:8; James 3:17)

Lovely: Does it promote love and compassion?

(1 Corinthians 16:14; Colossians 3:12–14; 1 John 4:7)

Praiseworthy: Is it deserving of admiration and respect?

(Psalm 145:3; Ephesians 1:12; Philippians 2:3)

For Paul, these aren't abstract ideals; they are the practical means of a peace-filled life! I encourage you to write these attributes down, print them out, or jot them in a note on your phone! Take a simple step to keep them in front of you to radically shift your thought life (and even help your heart in the process).

• Recite this week's memory verse: "Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus" (Philippians 4:6-7, NKJV).
• What are the main thoughts that guide your life?
• Is there a particular area from the checklist where you feel you're lacking?
• What Scripture can you memorize to help anchor your thoughts?