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Ever find your mind running on a hamster wheel of doom and gloom? I have. This week, I kept myself in a futile state of anger and despair. I couldn't focus on anything but my worry. Then, finally, another voice spoke through my darkness.
Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virue and if there be any praise, think on these things. Philippians 4:8
This has long been one of my favourite verses, as much for the poetry as the content, I confess. But, this week, I took it a step further and made a list of the specifics I could think about.
True -- family ties. My birth family is far away. Whenever we get
together I am reasurred by the bonds of love and shared history we value. In my world, family is "true."
Honest -- my cat.
This one is for comic relief, but you have to admit that a cat expressing her wants is very honest!
Pure -- The joy of children playing in the snow
Lovely -- The beauty of creation in all seasons, but this week in particular I revelled in our lovely snow.
Good report -- Search and Rescue saved a man caught in an avalance near Campbell River last Sunday.
Virtue -- One of the seven virtues is hope. For me, hope is planting a garden. Even with snow on the ground, I know spring is coming.
It is time to sit by the fire and lay out the plans for this spring's seeding.
Praise -- Our hymnbook is officially titled "The Book of Praise." When I can't sleep, I silently sing through as many hymns as I can remember. "The Lord is My Shepherd, Praise, My Soul, the King of Heaven, O God, Our Help in Ages Past. . ." I always fall asleep before I've exhausted my repertoire. Our God is worthy of praise at all times, especially when we're beset with worry.
So, that's my list of "lovely things" to think on. I invite you to make your own -- feel free to borrow from mine.
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