"The Right Frame of Mind"

August 08, 2024 | By Chuck

 No matter what you do daily, it is imperative that you have the right frame of mind. If it is parenting or household chores, school, or your career you must have the right frame of mind. I think any athlete will speak to the importance of having the right frame of mind. If we do not have the right frame of mind, how do we successfully complete any task? Having the right frame of mind is about being in the moment and focusing on accomplishing the goal.

            Having the right frame of mind is also extremely important in our spiritual lives. It is easy to feel as though your thoughts are yours and do not affect others, so it does not matter where you allow your mind to go. This idea is both unsafe and unhealthy for Christians. It does matter what we allow our minds to meditate on because our thoughts become our actions. When our thoughts are good and right, our actions will follow and be right. Having the right frame of mind for Christians can be the difference between faithfulness to God and giving in to sin.

            “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.” (Philippians 4:8)