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