Peace & the Single Mom: By Jennifer MaggioSample

Think about what you are thinking about.

Take a look back at our Scripture from day one. You’ll note that Philippians 4:6-7 gives us the recipe for peace: refusing to worry, praying about everything, thanking God for his provision, and telling God what we need. But then, those instructions are followed by the words in verse 8.

Step 4 to experiencing peace as a single mom: War against your thought-life.

What are you spending most of your time thinking about? Do you dwell on how it will never work out? Do you think about how you’ll never find “the one”? Do you focus too much on comparing yourself to others, what they have, and how easy their lives must be? Do you focus on how your children don’t measure up to the neighbors’ children? The list goes on and on. We often accept Satan’s lies of manipulation as truth for our lives, and it rules our thought-life. However, Scripture teaches that we are to think about what is true, honorable, right, lovely, admirable, praiseworthy, and pure. Consider this. Is what you are thinking about actually true? Is there really NO WAY that God can work this situation out? Is it really IMPOSSIBLE? Well, his Word says that we can do all things through Christ, who gives us strength. His Word says that the faith of a mustard seed moves the mountain. His Words say that he will supply all our needs. His Words say he will place the lonely in families. And so much more!

God’s Word is a lamp to our feet, constantly guiding us into all truth. His Word is our truth in tough situations, despite how we may feel. We must meditate on the truth of his word in order to take captive every thought and embrace his peace.

Points to Ponder:

• What lie have you been meditating on that you need to take captive today?