We all have ample 'opportunity' to get caught up in
unprofitable thoughts; envy, fear, doubt, shame, spite, judgment, anxiety...
On and on it goes!
Years ago, when Victoria was part of Gems
she brought home this verse-card.
It took up permanent residence on the fridge.
Think on these things; Not that which fosters doubt and despair’s woe
But dwell upon the love and grace of God Whereby we go
And think upon praiseworthy things to fill the heart with joy
On noble, true and lovely things that no foe can destroy
Think on these things
Do not let thought get mired in the bog of discontent
Or tangled in deception’s web or regret’s vain judgement
But rather think on things that build upon the word of He
Who will not fail no matter what our failing may be
Think on these things
Think of the One who sent His Son, the Lord of Heaven and earth
Who put on man and began life in lowliest of birth
Laid in a manger for a bed so none can envy He
Who loved mankind unto death on the cross at Calvary
Think on these things
Don’t give place to the devil; he delights in fear and shame
And a whole host of evil that draws thoughts from Jesus’ Name
The name above all names that became the scapegoat for man
To pay the penalty for sin that mortal never can
Think on these things
Think of the tree that stands between Eden and Heaven’s Throne
The Author of the universe rejected by his own
Has made a way that all may call upon Him and be saved
His robe of righteousness clads servants of we, once enslaved
Think on these things
Think on the things that foster peace and goodwill unto men
Joy to the world, the Lord is come to break the curse of sin
With Soul’s salvation as a gift, not works, lest any boast
Death’s outer darkness pierced by love and mercy’s uttermost
Think on these things
© Janet Martin
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