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Sunday, December 6, 2020

Think on These Things

 


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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