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.

What you have learned and received

and heard and seen in me

  ---practice these things,

and the God of peace will be with you.

 

                       Philippians 4. 8-9

 

(Christ changes not just our eyes

            --what we even notice –

but changes how we see

             everything around us

and how we respond

by transforming our hearts.

Whatever is all inclusive,.

not only thinking about these things

    in this situation

or try to find these qualities in others

 but practicing them in our own lives.

What does that look like for me today?)

O LORD,

Help us to be aware

that in whatever we do and say and think,

we are worshiping You.

May we not just be mindful of You,

   but have the mind of Christ.

Help us to see, think

    and practice over and over again

what brings You honor and glory.

Even in this.