Pastor John Lovell Take your MIND BACK | Philippians 4:8-9
Explore the Apostle Paul's wisdom on focusing thoughts amid life's negativity. Discover the importance of celebrating honorable actions, from veterans to lasting marriages. Learn how to pursue justice while embodying purity in life. Pastor John emphasizes the beauty of creation and a joyful faith that attracts others. He encourages practical steps for living out these virtues daily, inviting peace and gratitude into your life. Shift your mindset to align with God's grace and goodness!
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Refocus To Escape Anxiety
- Dwelling only on problems keeps them dominant in your mind and prevents escape.
- Recalibrating the mind toward good things dislodges anxiety and frees attention for truth.
Use Scripture As Your Truth Anchor
- Use the Bible as the anchor of truth when the world feels full of lies and confusion.
- Read Scripture daily to correct the heart's deceptions and guide decisions.
Jesus As The Living Truth
- Jesus is presented as the ultimate truth, not merely a source of truth.
- The Bible points to Jesus as the Word made flesh who reveals the way to the Father.
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Intro
00:00 • 2min
Why Focusing on Good Things Matters
02:12 • 4min
What Does 'Whatever Is True' Mean?
06:21 • 7min
Honoring Courage, Sacrifice, and Marriage
13:43 • 5min
Why We Should Love Justice
18:43 • 9min
Pursuing Purity in Life and Religion
27:23 • 3min
Recognizing What Is Lovely: Creation and Attractive Faith
30:41 • 6min
Commending Excellence: Church, Family, and Kids
36:39 • 11min
How to Practice These Things Daily
47:41 • 2min
Outro
50:10 • 1min
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The Apostle Paul's quest to exhort encouragement to the early church at Philippi reminded believers to recalibrate their minds to walk in the way of Christ, in virtue and goodness. The modern world is full of doom and gloom, and humans feel the weighty pressure of such negativity and anxiety. The believer's mind, however, has become new and should intentionally focus on whatever is true, just, pure, and lovely, always seeking a heart of peace. When we honor the commendable and worthy actions of those around us, it strengthens our own spiritual walk. Join Pastor John this week as he demonstrates putting God's Word into immediate action, honoring those who serve, those who endure hardship, those that achieve victory, and those who stand together as the body of Christ through all of it. When the enemy attempts to take you away from the majesty of God, hijack those negative thoughts and lead your mind back to God's grace and goodness.
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