Does the saying…let’s go to the beach… sound exciting to you? I realize not everyone is a beach bum, but for many the sand and sea is a big positive in creating tons of happy moments.
Creating happy moments with lingering thoughts of what is right and pure is something we all need. The sun, sand, and salty water can make us feel that way, along with its combination of being good for our mind & body. Happiness = positivity and positivity keeps us away from negativity.
- We need more positive moments in our lives
- to combat the negativity of this world.
“An entire sea of water can’t sink a ship unless it gets inside the ship. Similarly, the negativity of the world can’t put you down unless you allow it to get inside you”. Goi Nasu
As much as the beach creates moments of happy thoughts for several of us, God provides us with a quality of thoughts that brings His goodness into focus.
God provides us with a quality of thoughts
that brings His goodness into focus.
“So keep your thoughts continually fixed on all that is authentic and real, honorable and admirable, beautiful and respectful, pure and holy, merciful and kind. And fasten your thoughts on every glorious work of God, praising Him always.” Philippians 4:8
Our thoughts can be filled with His glorious works. All of His virtues enable us to create beautiful, positive, and happy moments in our lives.
Authentic, real, honorable, admirable, beautiful, respectful, pure, holy, merciful, and kind.
“Stop imitating the ideals and opinions of the culture around you, but be inwardly transformed by the Holy Spirit through a total reformation of how you think. This will empower you to discern God’s will as you live a beautiful life, satisfying and perfect in His eyes.” Romans 12:2
Living a beautiful life surrounded
by His beautiful gifts brings
satisfaction to our lives.
God’s beautiful life for us includes enjoying His creation.
We gain so much more by being kind and helpful to others.
Slow down and observe His glorious works taking place around you in order to know how to share them with others.
Lord open our eyes, ears, hearts, and minds to Your wonderful transforming virtues. Holy Spirit empower us with a greater discernment to follow through in sharing the beautiful life You give with others.
Amen.
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Melinda
Love your picture choices for making connections with your writing …. perfect! It is obvious that you put a LOT of thought into each blog …. the scripture, word choices, and pictures are spot on relevant in illustrating and making connections with your theme. Very enjoyable and inspirational!