Paul adorned the church in Thessalonica with a complement we need to seek to receive. Paul complimented them on the fact they did and will do the things which they were commanded. (2 Thess. 3:4) The only way they received that complement was because of the attitude they had. They were living and acting to do the commands heartily as to the Lord and not to men. (Col. 3:23) To achieve the same success we must have the same attitude. We must always remember we are nothing but unprofitable servants. We are simply here to do what was our duty to do. (Luke 17:10) May what was said about the body in Thessalonica be spoken of us often.
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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