Philippians 4:8 | Bible Verse and Affirmation for a Heavy Mind

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable - if anything is excellent or praiseworthy - think on these things.

Philippians 4:8 · BSB

Reflection

Paul gives a filter for your thoughts: true, honorable, right, pure, lovely, admirable. Think on these things means giving them space on purpose. What you dwell on, you slowly become.

A prayer

God, help me think on what's true and lovely today, and let go of the rest.

More verses for a heavy mind

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My mind can be made new. Old patterns don't get the last word. Romans 12:2

I can lift my eyes from my to-do list to what lasts. Colossians 3:2

I get to choose what I let into my heart. Proverbs 4:23

When my mind stays on God, peace has a place to land. Isaiah 26:3

Not every thought gets a vote. I can take it captive. 2 Corinthians 10:5

I want my words and my thoughts to please God today. Psalm 19:14

What I see right now is temporary. What God is doing lasts. 2 Corinthians 4:18

A cheerful heart can find a feast, even on a hard day. Proverbs 15:15

I can bring God into my anxious thoughts instead of hiding them. Psalm 139:23-24

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