Do You Stink?

. . . Now that I have received from Epaphroditus the gifts you sent, a fragrant offering . . . (Philippians 4:18, b, NRS).

Good Morning!

My friend says stinkin’ thinkin’ results in a bad attitude. In turn, stinkin’ thinkin’ results in poor choices and lost opportunities. The way humanity thinks does matter not only to self but to others. Ultimately, a stinking or sweet fragrance derived from our thoughts will be left behind for someone else to manage.
Stinkin’ thinkin’ is problem oriented which draws energy; however, a passionate mindset produces energy.

Think about it:
What is your energy level after spending time listing and/or hearing complaints?
What is your energy level after investing time and strategizing to make something work?

The thoughts focused on passion produce energy and leave a fragrance behind. Passion is derived from the presence of Christ centered within a thought. In other words, we must evaluate . . . a tough process . . . because Christ-centered thinking requires surrender.

The Apostle Paul described the help he received from the Philippians to be a fragrant offering. The faith community did not complain or begrudge Paul for his needs. They provided for his needs from a passionate heart produced from Christ-centered thinking.

Get real.
Ask Christ to walk through the corridors of your mind.
Ask for clarity: Do I stink?
Evaluate your impact in the lives of others.
Ask Christ to reveal the thoughts that produce a sweet fragrance and/or a stink in your life as well as in the world.
Surrender the thoughts that produce a stink.
Remember that Christ-centered thinking will leave a sweet fragrant offering today wherever you go.
Learning with you to refuse to stink,
Kerrie
(All devotions written by Kerrie Palmer ©2007 All Rights Reserved)