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 pure.”

What does it mean to think about whatever is pure?

Purity is an underrated concept in today’s culture. Ours is a culture that values experiences, and while I agree that new and varied experiences are a very important aspect of a life well-lived, I also think it’s important that we don’t dilute those experiences along the way.

In the Christian world, it’s easy to hear the word “purity” and think of sexuality, but I prefer to think of it as Undiluted Jesus.

When we think about whatever is pure, we invite all our experiences to be drenched in Jesus.

He must be our everything, nothing added. When we can open ourselves up to the Undiluted Jesus, then we can walk in gratitude. It’s the only way to truly experience this world.

Prod

What areas of your life have a lack of Undiluted Jesus? How can you open those up to His power? Write about it.

Praise

Listen to “Give Us Clean Hands” by Chris Tomlin

Pray

Jesus. More, more, MORE. I want MORE of you today. I want MORE grace, MORE mercy, MORE love, MORE beauty, MORE of the raw and undiluted YOU! Fill me to overflowing with you!!! Amen.