Monday, May 20, 2024 10:09:11 AM

Philippians 4:8-9 (KJV)
8 Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
9 Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you.

I am aware of what is going on in the world but that information cannot get me into heaven or keep me out of hell. I get my news from various channels on YouTube. In the past the data presented was informative but now that we are in elections season the information has become superfluous; marketed to get the attention of viewers. I know what is going on and I have my own opinions as to why, life goes on despite the political happenings.

Headlines are created to trigger emotions, the best ones make you angry. Laughing at the people you are told not to like doesn’t change facts. As a Christian I have to make a decision, daily, to disregard the headlines and the jokes and see what the Word of God says.

It is not that hard to find: the true, the honest, the just, the pure, the lovely, the good or virtue. Since I made the decision to cut back on the headlines I am able to see the positives in this world.

I think about the good but I am aware of what is not right. I made a decision to stay away from angry people, friends and family. My goal is to maintain a healthy balance which is why I am at peace.

John 16:31-33 (KJV)
31 Jesus answered them, Do ye now believe?
32 Behold, the hour cometh, yea, is now come, that ye shall be scattered, every man to his own, and shall leave me alone: and yet I am not alone, because the Father is with me.
33 These things I have spoken unto you, that in me ye might have peace. In the world ye shall have tribulation: but be of good cheer; I have overcome the world.

Written by Marsha L Floyd
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