There will be a day when someone will seek to speak evil against you. The reason for this action may be clear or hidden. The only thing that will make sure you will stay afloat in the storm that ensues is your virtue. Virtue can even stop the storm from even coming about. Virtue is so powerful in our lives it can cause others, with evil deeds in mind, to glorify God. (1 Pet. 2:12) Virtue helps us maintain a good report. Virtue enables us to receive the reward of mercy and truth. (Prov. 14:22) Virtue is a very good friend in dark times. Make sure that virtue is prevalent in your life.
Think on what is lovely. Let God direct your mind to what is truly lovely in this world. At the very least that tree, flower, and blade of grass that He made and you saw today is lovely. Let Him influence your thoughts every day until you think on what God considers lovely. Then dwell on those things. Let the word of Christ dwell in you richly in all wisdom. (Col. 3:16) There will be an overflow of lovely thoughts pour from your mind. Think about how encouraging to others that would be. Think lovely thoughts.
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