
Hope in Times of Loss
The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.—Psalm 34:18 (NIV)
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.—Philippians 4:8 (ESV)
SOMETIMES NEGATIVITY INVADES our thoughts and plagues our lives dragging us down. Philippians 4:6 advises us to guard our minds by fixing our thoughts on Jesus. The best way to fill your head with good healthy thoughts is to concentrate on Him.
Heavenly Father, clear my mind of unhappy thoughts. Help me focus on You.

The Lord is close to the brokenhearted and saves those who are crushed in spirit.—Psalm 34:18 (NIV)

A person’s wisdom yields patience; it is to one’s glory to overlook an offense.—Proverbs 19:11 (NIV)

For God gave us a spirit not of fear but of power and love and self-control.—2 Timothy 1:7 (ESV)
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