lovely and admirable

We believe God’s Word offers TRUTH. It is difficult to embrace truth when we are bombarded with lies in our minds. The lies are often so persistent that we get weary and stop fighting against them or begin to believe them.

In stressful situations, it’s tempting to listen to the lies even more and unlikely that we will remember what God says about us….which means we can’t wait until the stress starts! Instead, we need to “practice truth” on a regular basis, so that when stress comes, we will be ready. This can be done through a “Truth Statement”- 3-4 lines that are formed based on an understanding of a word in God’s Word which refutes lies and reflects God’s truth. Repeat the Truth Statement as often as possible so it will be cemented before stress hits!

Today’s Words

LOVELY and ADMIRABLE: The Greek words “Prosphiles” and “Euphemos”.

“Finally brothers, whatever is true whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is LOVELY, whatever is ADMIRABLE- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy- think about such things. Philippians 4:8



KEEP IT REAL- WHAT DOES THE WORD SAY?  

The only time these words are used in Scripture is in Philippians 4:8.


KEEP IT SIMPLE- WHAT DOES THE WORD MEAN?

The words LOVELY and ADMIRABLE (“Prosphiles” and“Euphemos”) mean:

  1. Pleasing
    Carrying out a God-centered action or thought with a good attitude.

  2. Appealing; praiseworthy
    Elliciting a good report or “well done”.




KEEP IT MOVING- WHAT DO I DO WITH THE WORD?  


Here is a truth statement to repeat and practice over the next 3 weeks based on the words “LOVELY and ADMIRABLE”. Post it, write it down- whatever helps you to remember it:


God sees and knows me.

I choose to seek God’s approval over man’s approval.

God’s approval is unbiased.

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