So this is interesting and to me is proof of how God works in my life. The post I made yesterday about finding God's truth in our lives and emotions and then claiming them, had a quote from Rob Bells book Velvet Elvis.
"If it is true, if it is beautiful, it is is honorable, if it is right, then claim it. Because its is from God. And you belong to God."
I talked about how much I loved this idea and quote and thought it rang true to my life. Then today the verse of the day was Philippians 4:8. You just got to read this.
Philippians 4: 4-9
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. Do not be anxious about anything, but in everything, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.
Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
I was like WOW! That is so much like what Rob Bell was trying to say in his book. Think about all these things that are of God and you will know its God and God is going to be with you. I feel that through the random verse of the day God decided to affirm my thinking and help me to realize that I am with him.
SO again, I say go out and Claim it!
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I claim Dewey's Pizza, LaRosa's Pizza, PF Chang's, Walt's BBQ, and City BBQ for God. I continue the list as I go along.