Eight Words

Psalm 19:14 (NLT)    May the words of my mouth and the meditation of my heart be pleasing to you, O LORD, my rock and my redeemer.

Philippians 4:8 (NLT)     And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.

A telephone number is seven digits, ten if you include the area code. A social security number is nine digits. According to InfoSec Institute, the average password is 9.6 characters. So it should be easy to learn eight words, right? I know, I get it, right now some of you are coming up with all types of exceptions and excuses...  I don’t need to learn phone #s, I just plug them into my phone...most of the time I only need the last four digits of my ss number...I prefer short passwords...I use a password generator...I’m too old...I’m too busy..., etc.

I understand all of your objections, truly I do. Nevertheless, my challenge to you (as well as to myself), will be to learn by memory the following eight words:

True – Honorable – Right – Pure – Lovely – Admirable – Excellent – Praiseworthy

I’m sure there are other words just as important, but this is a great start. Focus on things having to do with these eight words. When our hearts are focused on things pleasing to God, most likely the words coming out of our mouths will be pleasing to him as well.

Gracious Heavenly Father,

            Forgive us where we fail you, as we often do. We humbly thank you for your love and mercy. Guide us in focusing upon those things which are pleasing to you. May our thoughts and our words bring honor and glory to your name.

                                                                        In Jesus’ Name, Amen.

 

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