Friday, November 16, 2007

Friday Five: Think About These Things Edition

Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. (Philippians 4:8, NRSV)

From RevGalBlogPals, Songbird writes:

Friends, it's nearly Thanksgiving in the U.S. and it's the time of year when we are pressed to name things for which we are thankful. I want to offer a twist on the usual lists and use Paul's letter to the church at Philippi as a model. Name five things that are true, honorable, just, pure, pleasing, commendable, excellent or worthy of praise. These could be people, organizations, acts, ideas, works of art, pieces of music--whatever comes to mind for you.

1. Pure - This precious little boy who is the picture of innocence and going through rough times.

2. Pleasing - Our plan to spend the weekend recreating (re-creating) with good friends. Including Terri Hendrix concert and guitar gathering celebrating G&T's birthday. I won't say which one, but it ends in 0.

3. True - God's goodness even when we don't see it. My temporary assignment has turned out to be just what I needed to be doing - just what needed to be done. The great response shows me that I am doing what God calls me to do for now.

4. Commendable - My family for sticking with me over all the ups and downs for the last 5 years on this journey toward ministry.

5. Worthy of Praise - God the creator, Jesus the Savior, Spirit the Advocate

3 comments:

Sally said...

wonderful, wonderful list, prayers for the little one, they bring so much joy along with the heartache.

Unknown said...

So wonderful to have that family support!

Terri said...

oh. prayers for that sweet sweet boy and his family.