How To Change Your Stinking Thinking

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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. ~ Philippians 4:8

Mom, it’s so easy to get stuck in some stinking thinking. Believe me, I know…I’ve been there, done that and got the t-shirt. Trust me on this though, this is one place you just don’t want to hang out in because it will start to affect every single aspect of your life. We’re going to jump in today and talk about how to change your stinking thinking.

Your marriage, your kids, your job, your health, all of it is affected by what starts off in your thoughts. There have been several amazing books on this particular topic, so I won’t even try to restate what’s already out there, so I’m taking us straight to God’s Word, specifically in this verse (I call it the Whatever verse), to start to get rid of some of our, and maybe our kids, stinking thinking.  It’s my hope that by taking them one at a time we can get real practical on making a difference today.

  • Whatever is True –

Definition – being in accordance with the actual state of affairs
God’s Word – For the word of the LORD is right and true; he is faithful in all he does. Psalm 33:4 NIV

  • Whatever is Noble –

Dictionary – admirable in dignity of conception, manner of expression, execution, or composition
God’s Word – A wife of noble character who can find? She is worth far more than rubies. Proverbs 31:10 NIV

  • Whatever is Right –

Dictionary – conforming to facts or truth
God’s Word – The precepts of the LORD are right, giving joy to the heart. The commands of the LORD are radiant, giving light to the eyes. Psalm 19:8 NIV

  • Whatever is Pure –

Dictionary – free from anything of a different, inferior, or contaminating kind; freefrom extraneous matter
God’s Word – Blessed are the pure in heart, for they will see God. Matthew 5:8 NIV

  • Whatever is Lovely –

Dictionary – of a great moral or spiritual beauty
God’s Word – How lovely is your dwelling place, O LORD Almighty! Psalm 84:1 NIV

  • Whatever is Admirable –

Dictionary – excellent; first-rate
God’s Word – His master said to him, Well done, you upright (honorable, admirable) and faithful servant! You have been faithful and trustworthy over a little; I will put you in charge of much. Enter into and share the joy (the delight, the blessedness) which your master enjoys. Matthew 25:21 NIV

  • Whatever is Excellent –

Dictionary – possessing outstanding quality or superior merit; remarkably good
God’s Word – You are the most excellent of men and your lips have been anointed with grace, since God has blessed you forever. Psalm 45:2 NIV

  • Whatever is Praiseworthy –

Dictionary – Laudable – worthy of praise
God’s Word – We will not hide them from their children; we will tell the next generation the praiseworthy deeds of the LORD, his power, and the wonders he has done. Psalm 78:4 NIV

You see mom, everything we need to know on how to get rid of that “Stinking Thinking” is right there in Philippians 4:8. It’s not necessarily easy, but it can be simple enough if we take the time to walk through it together.

I don’t know about you, but I want to be a mom, a woman, a wife (whatever hat you wear) that has this “stinking thinking’” thing under control. It’s time we to let the words of Philippians 4:8 soak up into every fiber of our souls, and while we are at it, let’s share what we learn with our kids too.

What about you…

  • Which of the “whatever’s” do you need to work on first?
  • How do you think you can start teaching this to your kids? 

 

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