What do you think about? If you were asked to think about your typical day and consider your thoughts, what do you think about? What do you like to think about? What do you wish you had more time to think about? When you have down time in your day, what do you spend your time filling your mind with? We are talking about how to be anxious for nothing as the scriptures command in Philippians 4:6. In our last lesson we noticed that the apostle Paul tells us that we are to rejoice in the Lord always, overflow in reasonableness and gentleness so that all can see it, and to not be anxious about anything. The direction Paul gives that will lead to these outcomes is prayer with thanksgiving. Prayer with thanksgiving will lead us to rejoice in the Lord always. Prayer with thanksgiving will lead our lives to overflow with graciousness and gentleness for the world to see. Prayer with thanksgiving will lead our lives to be free from the strain of anxiety and worry. As Philippians 4:7 proclaims, “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” But there is one more component that is necessary for the transformed life. Paul challenges us in Philippians 4:8 to evaluate what you think about. What does your mind dwell upon in the day?

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