Philippians 4:8 (NKJV) Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report, if there is any virtue and if there is anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.
The Bible says that as a man thinks in his heart, so is he (Proverbs 23:7a). Therefore we are a product of our thought life, and the key to keeping the peace of God in our hearts and our minds is meditating on the Word of God.
Meditate on this today: I am a child of the living God, deeply loved by the Heavenly Father. God is interested in my life because my name is written in the Book of Life and He has inscribed me on the palm of His hands. Since I am hidden in Christ, I have the imputed righteousness of God. God is listening to my prayer. God’s grace is available to sustain me during my times of need. I have cast all my anxieties on Him for He cares for me. The Bible says that though I am hard-pressed on every side, I will not be crushed because of His grace; when I feel perplexed, I will not be in despair. I might be persecuted, but I am not forsaken because He will never leave me. God’s intrinsic and inherent power is working within me to give me the ability, strength, wisdom, might, and capability to deal with the current situation. God’s grace is sufficient for me.
God has a good plan for my life. His will in heaven will be done on earth for me. I am convinced that His heavenly plan is good and perfect because there is nothing bad nor evil in heaven. James 1:17 (NKJV) says, “Every good and perfect gift comes from the Father of lights with whom there is no shadow of turning”. Proverbs 3:5-6 (NKJV) says, “Trust the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding; In all your ways acknowledge Him, and He shall direct your paths”.
I will trust the Lord and place my life in His hands. I am in good hands—God’s hand. 2 Timothy 1:7 (NKJV) says, “For God has not given me a spirit, of fear but of love, power and a sound mind”. Therefore, I can think clearly and my thoughts are crystallised. Fear and anxiety do not belong to me but a sound and balanced mind is mine. The Holy Spirit is my teacher, comforter, and helper. Therefore, He can teach me in every situation and will lead and guide me to know what to do as I seek the face of the Lord. I choose to anchor my faith in the Word and will not be moved by what I see, feel, and experience. The Word of God gives substance to my faith. Amen.
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默想的祷文
腓利比书4：8 弟兄們，我還有未盡的話：凡是真實的、可敬的、公義的、清潔的、可愛的、有美名的，若有甚麼德行，若有甚麼稱讚，這些事你們都要思念。
圣经说，人心里怎样思量，他就是怎样的人（箴言 23:7a）。 因此，我们是思想生活的产物，而保持神的平安在我们心里和头脑中的关键就是默想神的话语。
今天来默想这个祷告：我是永生神的孩子，蒙天父深爱。 神对我的生命很感兴趣，因为我的名字写在生命册上，祂把我刻在祂的手掌上。 因为我隐藏在基督里，所以我拥有神归于我的义。 神正在垂听我的祷告。 神的恩典可以在我需要的时候支持我。 我把所有的忧虑卸给祂，因为祂关心我。 圣经说，虽然我四面受敌，但因着祂的恩典，我不会被压垮； 当我感到困惑时，我不会绝望。 我可能会受到迫害，但我不会被抛弃，因为祂永远不会离开我。 上帝那固有的内在的力量正在我里面运行，给我能力、力量、智慧、势力和才干来处理当前的情况。 神的恩典够我用。
上帝对我的人生有美好的计划。 祂在天上的旨意必为我在地上实现。 我确信祂的天上计划是美好而完美的，因为天上没有坏事或邪恶。 雅各书 1:17 (NKJV) 说：“一切良善、完美的恩赐都是从众光之父而来的，在他并没有转动的影儿”。 箴言 3:5-6 (NKJV) 说：“你要专心仰赖耶和华，不可倚靠自己的聪明； 在你一切所行的道路上都要认定他，他必指引你的道路”。
我要信靠主并将我的生命交在祂的手中。 我在可靠的人—上帝—的手里。 提摩太后书 1:7 (NKJV) 说：“神赐给我不是胆怯的灵，乃是仁爱、刚强、谨守的心”。 因此，我思路清晰，心思明澈。 恐惧和焦虑不属于我，我所拥有的是一个健全而平衡的头脑。 圣灵是我的老师、安慰者和帮助者。 所以，每当我寻求祂的面，祂将在每一个状况下都教导并带领我，让我知道该做什么。 我选择将我的信仰锚定于圣经，不因我所看到的、感受到的和经历的而动摇。 神的话语为我的信仰提供了坚实的基础。 阿门。
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