Whatever is Right

I simply felt wrong, somewhat like a derailed train. Since this is not the first time I have had this problem I used the same diagnostic tool I have used before. Just as I would go to the doctor to discover a physical illness I went to the Scriptures to reveal the source of my spiritual dis-ease.

I began by asking the Holy Spirit to show me truth in my inmost being. I went to the passage in Philippians that lists the things we are encouraged to think about and do with the promise that, “the God of peace will be with you.” (Philippians 4:9) I realized that I had begun to think obsessively about things that were bothering me. These negative thoughts left no room for right thinking.

Realizing what was wrong was the first step, fixing my thoughts on what is right was next. It’s more than just choosing what I’m going to think about it’s really a choice to trust the promises I find in God’s word. “You keep him in perfect peace those whose mind is stayed on you because he trusts in you.”(Isaiah 26:3)

When I choose to think on what is right my dis-eased thoughts are replaced by peace. My feelings of discomfort are are replaced by a quiet confidence. But that should not be surprising since Isaiah 33:17 says,” The result of righteousness will be peace; the effect of righteousness will be quiet confidence forever.”

Lord Jesus, in You, “righteousness and peace kiss each other.” (Psalm 85:10) You offer me perfect peace when my mind is stayed on You. As I open my mind to You , You fill my heart with quiet confidence. When I look at You instead of my negative thoughts I find both healing and wholeness for my dis-eased spirit.