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"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." Philippians 4:8

I thought this verse was appropriate as we embrace the most joyous season of all - Christmas. May our minds and hearts be consumed with God's greatest gift - Jesus and may we meditate on His birth and the gift of salvation, grace, mercy and hope.

Many times the rush and busyness of the season tries to crowd out the joy of the season. "I want" attitudes, impatience, crowds and stress clamor for our attention. May our minds be set to "meditate on these things" and as the things that are true, noble, just, pure, lovely, full of virtue and praise become fixed in our hearts, we can spread true Christmas joy to those we come in contact with!

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  1. this is one of my favorite verses- yet one a fail at so often! This is the time of year when all sorts of stressful thigns can crowd in and steal our joy and thankfulness ... thank you for the wonderful reminder!! :)

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  2. Oh, I do want to fill my mind with these GOOD things!!!

    Great word!

    Blessings to you this WFW♥

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  3. Oh you are so right. This is a great verse for this time too. Thanks for coming by. And no I didn't do my background. But I have to say yours is great too. Gotta check it out.
    Mine was done by template-mama look on the bottom of my page I think there is a link.
    You are the second person today that mentioned it. I am going to put the link on my sidebar tonight when I have a chance.
    Thanks again for coming by.
    Blessings,
    Sherry

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  4. Girl! This has to be one of the BEST this week! What a PERFECT reminder tucked in here! I LOVE it!! Thank you for pulling this one out and sharing it with us today!

    May we LIVE it during this Christmas season!!
    peace,
    lori

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  5. So pretty, I absolutely love that verse. Need to write a song about it. I have listed some things, but have not written one yet.

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  6. beautiful verse. I think about this verse often.

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  7. Stopping by to say Hi and now following you from a fellow Mama Bzz'er!

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