Have you ever tried to count the number of things that are on your mind at any one time? I used to make a game of that when I was a kid trying to fall asleep at night. In later years I came to observe that the more I thought about something, the greater it became. And the more thoughts, the greater my anxiety. Like when I try not to think about chocolate, I can’t think of anything else. But when I choose to think intentionally rather than worry or fret, the good things become more apparent and more powerfully present.
“Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Keep on doing the things that you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, and the God of peace will be with you.”
– Philippians 4:4-9
On this Ash Wednesday, may the thoughts that steer us away from the peace of Christ that passes all understanding be turned to ashes and the thoughts that center us in Our birthright of peace as sons and daughters of God flourish
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