Have you ever wondered about the many things competing for our attention? Our bosses want us to contemplate business concerns. Advertizers demand our allegiance to their products. Family members cry out for our thoughts and actions. Politicians spend big money trying to get our agreement.
At various times and in various places it is appropriate to give our thoughts over to each of these attention seekers. The problem is that very little time is left remaining for us to consider deeper things, issues of the heart and life. When can we think about the things that lead to joy, hope, love, inner peace, strength, and compassion?
To achieve these qualties, we must carve out time, silence and solitude to think about them. Philippians 4:8 says, “Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things.” Our thoughts form our character, values and beliefs. Take care what you think about.
Reluctant Retiree 