Bible verses about digging deeper9/25/2023 So, Idea 1, remind yourself what God has done in the nations, and focus on the Good News, not the 24-hour news. Let’s take captive those thoughts and think on more honorable things:įinally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. That news segment grabbed our attention for a few minutes, made money for sponsors, and took our focus off of the works of the Lord. Why? Because that news has passed, and whatever was breaking that day did not, in the end, turn our world upside down as promised by the loud “Breaking News” music and fancy graphics. ![]() This is not from God!ĭo you remember what was going on in the news exactly one year ago today? Probably not. May I boldly say 24-hour news is not from the Lord? It is man-made, and instead of helping us to consider the works of the Lord, it causes us to be anxious about temporary problems and angry at people who disagree with us. But when we get anxious, it is helpful to remind ourselves what God has done–to “behold the works of the Lord.”Īs part of this strategy, I encourage you to unfollow the caustic friend on Facebook and turn off the news for one day or one week. Yes, conflicts still rage and injustice requires voice and action. Have you considered the consequences had the Allies not won World War II?.Remember when the Berlin Wall came down? God proved the impossible possible. ![]()
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