A Clean Start

Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy--meditate on these things. (Philippians 4:8)

• When lustful or vengeful thoughts creep into our minds, reading and meditating on God’s Word can help to clean up our thinking.


• We are told to love the Lord with all our heart, all our soul, and all our mind.


• We are told not to be conformed to this world but to be transformed by the renewing of our mind.


• We are told to think about things that are true, noble, right, pure, lovely, admirable, excellent, and praiseworthy.


• When our minds wander to evil, the best thing to do is to allow the wisdom of the Bible to permeate our thoughts and hearts.


• Dear Lord, our desire is to spend time in Your Word. We know that meditating on Your Word fills our minds with thoughts of You and helps to keep our thinking from wandering to evil. Help us to do so.


• A clean heart comes from choosing to turn from our own self-will life to a God-will life.

Eating God's Word

How sweet are Your words to my taste, Sweeter than honey to my mouth! (Psalm 119:103)

• Some of us are eating too fast.
   
• We need to slow down and enjoy our meal.
   
• We need to take the time to savor every bite.
   
• Some of us rush through reading God’s Word without really savoring it.
   
• The psalmist said, “How sweet are Your words to my taste, sweeter than honey to my mouth!”
   
• That sounds great!
   
• What are the benefits of delighting in the rich food of Scripture?
   
• A daily meal of God’s Word helps to keep anxiety, pride, fear, and temptation from plaguing our undernourished hearts.
   
• It helps to strengthens us for a victorious journey.
   
• The Word of God gives us wisdom and understanding.
   
• It helps restrain our feet from evil.
   
• Our digestive system distributes nutrients to our bodies.
   
• God’s Word, when digested, nourishes our minds, our emotions, and our will.
   
• It is important to read God’s Word at a time and in a place where we can really fellowship with God.
   
• Let us take the time and enjoy savoring the richness of God’s Word.
   
• Let us thank God the Father for the gift of His Word.
   
• Let us take the time to savor the richness of its meaning.
   
• Let us learn to listen to His voice.
   
• God’s Word provides the ingredients we need to thrive spiritually.
  
  
  

Delight In God’s Word

I will delight myself in Your commandments, which I love. 

- Psalm 119:47 - 

Here, David told of his delight in God’s Word. It was not a burden for him to delight in God’s Word because he loved it. David’s close relationship with God had created in him a desire to know what God had to say.

We too, need to strengthen our relationship with God. When we know how much He loves and cherishes us, we will respond with love and delight to spend time with Him.

Let us make God’s Word our delight everyday.