Start Hanging Up

Have you ever received a scam call, text, or heard gossip about someone you know close that didn’t seem quite right? I’m sure in some way, shape, or form, you knew inside that wasn’t their character. You picked up the phone, instantly knew that strange voice wasn’t your friend. Within seconds, you knew inside you didn’t want to continue that conversation.  
Many times throughout our days we have little thoughts that pop up in our noggins. Some remind us of things we need to do,  fun creative ideas, or at times bring back a dark past. What we choose to do with those thoughts determine if that brilliant idea is materialized into the community to spark change or that spark falls asleep. Just like that scam call, we must be quick to know when to hang up thoughts that aren’t life giving.  
Apostle Paul writes to the Philippians to think about things that are true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, commendable, or if anything is worthy to be celebrated (Phil 4:8). We must work with God, trusting in Him that when we choose not to think about worries, He will provide everything we need. We must place our hope, the weight of our lives in the hand of the Almighty. Placing our hope in God, requires us to decide not to fall into any “scammer thoughts”. You may be asking, “how do I know if that thought will scam me?” A good safe guard is to ask yourself, “If I continue to think about this, will it lead to life or death?”
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Make it go through the Philippians 4:8 test. 

Today, go through your day with an awareness of when to hang up those thoughts. Keep yourself aware of what thoughts will lead to life. Jesus said, he came so that His sons and daughters would have life abundantly (John 10:10). Keep that life giving conversation going in your head and watch life become more apparent in your day.