Pastor Leon’s SOAP: Scripture, Observation, Application, Prayer

December 6: Philippians 1-4

Scripture: Philippians 4:8 Finally, brothers, 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.

Observation: The Bible does not tell us how to feel, but it definitely tells us how to think. This is one of the clearest scriptures about our thought life. We should focus our attention on things that fit these categories. Many hunting accidents do not happen when the gun is being aimed at the desired target, but when there is no specific target. It is bumped while in the car, it is dropped, the hunter stumbles, etc. So it is with our thoughts. They need to be specifically “aimed” at worthy targets.

Application: I am not a mind, but I have a mind. My thoughts should not control me, but I should control my thoughts. With the help of the Holy Spirit it is my responsibility to control my thoughts. I need to “aim” or focus my thoughts on worthy subjects.

Prayer: Lord, as in Psalm 19:14 let the meditations of my heart be acceptable in your sight. Amen

Pastor Leon

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