Put to Death the Pessimist in You

Philippians 4:8-9 ESV

8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.

By nature we always look at what is wrong. God was way ahead of Dr. Phil in this area. He tells us to focus on what is good around us. The end of verse 8 says plainly, “thing about these things.” How often have you been obsessed with a wrong-doing in your life? Mainly on the receiving end. If you keep thinking about what is wrong or bad your mind can get wrapped up in that only. Where is the praise if you focus on the negative?

Look at what you can praise God for today and put to death the pessimist in you.