Pause: A Month of Gratitude in Five Minutes a DaySample

Proclaim

“Finally, brothers and sisters, 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. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.” (Phil. 4:8-9)

Prompt

“Whatever is noble.”

What does it mean to think about whatever is noble?

Noble things are elevated. Classy. Excellent. Morally upstanding.

When Paul calls us to think about whatever is noble, he’s telling us to set our minds on higher things. Not to get dragged down into the world’s hollow chase for status but to remember that true nobility is found in the gratitude of Christ.

One way to make sure you fill your mind with noble things is by checking what you are letting in.

I spend hours every day with headphones in, filling my mind with words, melodies, and, ultimately, power. The question is, what types of words, melody, and power am I letting in?

Our passage tells us today: that they should be NOBLE things.

Prod

Flood your mind with NOBLE things by turning on today’s song, meditating on the words, and writing down three noble things you can reflect on throughout the day today.

Praise

Listen to “I Believe” by Phil Wickham

Pray

Jesus, thank you for making me noble! I’m so grateful that you call me toward you in faith. Guide my mind toward the noble today so you can do a work in my heart and spirit. I accept it! Amen.