Positive Thinking

Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things.

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God.

I can do all things through Christ, who strengthens me.

Let all bitterness, wrath, anger, outcry, and slander, be put away from you, with all malice. — read the full passage →

All things, whatever you ask in prayer, believing, you will receive.”

That which enters into the mouth doesn’t defile the man; but that which proceeds out of the mouth, this defiles the man.”

Don’t be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what is the good, well-pleasing, and perfect will of God.

Be free from the love of money, content with such things as you have, for he has said, “I will in no way leave you, neither will I in any way forsake you.”

Peace I leave with you. My peace I give to you; not as the world gives, give I to you. Don’t let your heart be troubled, neither let it be fearful.

So that with good courage we say, “The Lord is my helper. I will not fear. What can man do to me?”

“Either make the tree good, and its fruit good, or make the tree corrupt, and its fruit corrupt; for the tree is known by its fruit. — read the full passage →

rejoicing in hope; enduring in troubles; continuing steadfastly in prayer;

throwing down imaginations and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ;

If we confess our sins, he is faithful and righteous to forgive us the sins, and to cleanse us from all unrighteousness.

Jesus answered them, “Have faith in God. — read the full passage →

not rendering evil for evil, or insult for insult; but instead blessing; knowing that to this were you called, that you may inherit a blessing.

Without faith it is impossible to be well pleasing to him, for he who comes to God must believe that he exists, and that he is a rewarder of those who seek him.

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose. — read the full passage →

You are of God, little children, and have overcome them; because greater is he who is in you than he who is in the world.

For the word of God is living, and active, and sharper than any two-edged sword, and piercing even to the dividing of soul and spirit, of both joints and marrow, and is able to discern the thoughts and intentions of the heart.

But seek first God’s Kingdom, and his righteousness; and all these things will be given to you as well.

Brothers, I don’t regard myself as yet having taken hold, but one thing I do. Forgetting the things which are behind, and stretching forward to the things which are before, — read the full passage →

“Come to me, all you who labor and are heavily burdened, and I will give you rest. — read the full passage →

For, “Whoever will call on the name of the Lord will be saved.”

and that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind,

We know that all things work together for good for those who love God, to those who are called according to his purpose.

For our light affliction, which is for the moment, works for us more and more exceedingly an eternal weight of glory; — read the full passage →

For God so loved the world, that he gave his one and only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish, but have eternal life.

Beloved, don’t believe every spirit, but test the spirits, whether they are of God, because many false prophets have gone out into the world.

Rejoice always. — read the full passage →

Have this in your mind, which was also in Christ Jesus,

And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God;

Whether therefore you eat, or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God.

Set your mind on the things that are above, not on the things that are on the earth.

In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God. — read the full passage →

“Either make the tree good, and its fruit good, or make the tree corrupt, and its fruit corrupt; for the tree is known by its fruit.

Rejoice always.

Let no corrupt speech proceed out of your mouth, but such as is good for building up as the need may be, that it may give grace to those who hear.

Then Jesus said to his disciples, “If anyone desires to come after me, let him deny himself, and take up his cross, and follow me.

For God didn’t give us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and self-control.

Do all things without murmurings and disputes,

Therefore judge nothing before the time, until the Lord comes, who will both bring to light the hidden things of darkness, and reveal the counsels of the hearts. Then each man will get his praise from God.

Jesus went out from the temple, and was going on his way. His disciples came to him to show him the buildings of the temple. — read the full passage →

In everything give thanks, for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus toward you.

Humble yourselves therefore under the mighty hand of God, that he may exalt you in due time;

Now there was a man of the Pharisees named Nicodemus, a ruler of the Jews. — read the full passage →

These all died in faith, not having received the promises, but having seen them and embraced them from afar, and having confessed that they were strangers and pilgrims on the earth.

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me, for I am gentle and lowly in heart; and you will find rest for your souls.

for God is not a God of confusion, but of peace. As in all the assemblies of the saints,

The seventh angel sounded, and great voices in heaven followed, saying, “The kingdom of the world has become the Kingdom of our Lord, and of his Christ. He will reign forever and ever!”

For even when we were with you, we commanded you this: “If anyone will not work, neither let him eat.”

“For who has known the mind of the Lord, that he should instruct him?” But we have Christ’s mind.

The thief only comes to steal, kill, and destroy. I came that they may have life, and may have it abundantly.

But the very hairs of your head are all numbered. Therefore don’t be afraid. You are of more value than many sparrows.

And let the peace of God rule in your hearts, to which also you were called in one body; and be thankful.

And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your thoughts in Christ Jesus.

What then shall we say about these things? If God is for us, who can be against us?

But you are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people for God’s own possession, that you may proclaim the excellence of him who called you out of darkness into his marvelous light:

“Now there was a certain rich man, and he was clothed in purple and fine linen, living in luxury every day. — read the full passage →

The good man out of the good treasure of his heart brings out that which is good, and the evil man out of the evil treasure of his heart brings out that which is evil, for out of the abundance of the heart, his mouth speaks.

If then you were raised together with Christ, seek the things that are above, where Christ is, seated on the right hand of God. — read the full passage →

Finally, be strong in the Lord, and in the strength of his might. — read the full passage →

Don’t be deceived. God is not mocked, for whatever a man sows, that he will also reap.

He was not the light, but was sent that he might testify about the light.

make my joy full, by being like-minded, having the same love, being of one accord, of one mind;

This is the Revelation of Jesus Christ, which God gave him to show to his servants the things which must happen soon, which he sent and made known by his angel to his servant, John,

for the weapons of our warfare are not of the flesh, but mighty before God to the throwing down of strongholds, — read the full passage →