Philippians 4:8, “Finally, brethren, whatever things are true, whatever things are noble, 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 anything praiseworthy—meditate on these things.” (NKJV)
How much more attainable do you think your God-given destiny would be if Philippians 4:8 was your lifestyle. I want to challenge you to take a season of your life and do not allow yourself to think of anything negative about your God-given destiny. Don’t try to talk yourself out of doing anything that God has placed in your heart. Do not focus on why something will not work. Do not look at the past when adventures or plans failed, instead look at the word of God and move forward. What if in every situation and area of your life you lived by the truth of Philippians 4:8? What if you decided in every circumstance, situation and opportunity you would only focus on the things that were true, noble, just, pure, lovely, of good report and praiseworthy? How would this change your outlook on life? We can adopt this mindset of always looking at the positive versus the negative. We must understand that everything that we go through truly makes us stronger. Every trial makes us wiser and more equipped to facilitate everything God destined us to accomplish. The Bible said that King David encouraged himself daily. Each day, when I get up I go into my secret place of prayer and I encourage myself. I do not look to anybody to encourage me besides God Himself. Any other source of affirmation is just a bonus. When someone speaks something negative about me, I do not listen to it because I know the sound of my Father’s voice. He has a purpose, plan and destiny for my life. My mindset comes from the truth in Philippians 4:8. I choose the good report over my life. I purpose in my heart that I will focus on the positive things versus the negative things. As for me and my house, we will live the Philippians 4:8 lifestyle. Choose today to change your mindset and daily allow yourself to get closer to the destiny that God has called you to.
Joe Joe Dawson is the founder and apostle of Roar Apostolic Network and Roar Church Texarkana. Joe Joe is married to the love of his life, Autumn Dawson, and they have three children, Malachi, Judah and Ezra. The Dawsons teach a lifestyle of revival and awakening. Their desire is to see every believer fulfill their God-given destiny and live life to the fullest in God.
