References: Fixing our thoughts - λογίζομαι - talk to yourself, meditate, ponder.Mark 11:29-33 - you can invite others into the conversationPhilippians 4:6-7Trade anxiety for intimate communication with God (prayer)God will give peace you can’t wrap your head aroundThat peace will guard (protect, defend, keep) your heart and mind in Christ JesusPhilippans 4:8SO, think [ λογίζομαι (log-id'-zom-ahee) - middle voice verb from λόγος ] speak to yourself about, fix your thoughts upon…Last episode - true, honorableThe third two of six adjectives - both hapax legomenaThis can make interpretation trickier or more fun, depending on your perspective.Looking at other sources of usageTaking the word apart and interpretting from Biblical usage of the partsLovely - προσφιλής (pros-fee-lace')Things that are pleasing and promote peace rather than turmoil, are acceptable in God's eyes (ie. loving family relationships, acts of kindness, generosity, humble service, etc.)Derivation: from the compounding ofπρός - preposition meaningat, near, byto, towards, with, with regard toφιλέω - verb meaningto loveto approve of, to liketo treat affectionately or kindly, to welcome or befriendto show signs of loveThus, to show signs of love towards…JesusHealing (myriad examples) Mk 5:25-34Loving enemies (Mt 5:39 - The Chosen season 6 preview clip)Peter with Cornelieus Acts 10:28-29Paul’s memory of the Galatians (Gal 4:13-16)You’ve seen remarkably loving acts towards another. By whom? What did it mean to you to see this? Fix your thoughts of those kinds of examples.Admirable - εὔφημος (yoo'-fay-mos), commendable (ESV), of good report (KJV)Things that are well-spoken of, reputable, and constructive, actively looking for the good in others and focusing on positive, uplifting news and actions.Derivation from the compounding ofεὖ - adverb meaningto be well off, fare wellprosper, acting wellφήμη - noun meaning “a good report”from φημί - verb meaning “to declare”from φῶς - “light” and φαίνω - “shine”Thus, stories of the light shining wellas Jesus’ fame spread (see Mt 4:24; Mk 1:28-29; Lk 5:15, etc.)The Corinthian’s generosity 2 Cor 9:6-15You’ve experienced the light of Christ shining from another believer. Who? How does the good report of their admirable actions affect you? Fix your thoughts on those kinds of stories.Check out Social Media people like @mdmotivator or @joshlilj 

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