In Philippians 4:8 we read, “Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue and if there be any praise, think on these things.”
The word “think” in this passage means to take inventory. Instead of mulling over in our minds anything bad that somebody has done to us or any other bad thought, it is better for us to think over and over about things that are true, honest, just, pure, lovely and of good report.
At times in my life, I have caught myself thinking about difficult or bad things that have been done to me. It is okay to think about how we can solve a difficult problem, but we mustn’t allow worry to dishearten us. In Philippians 4: 6 we are told not to worry but to turn things over to God with thanksgiving. In 1 Peter 5:7 we are told to cast all our care upon God, for He cares for us.
These verses have helped me remember to turn my cares over to God and to get back on track, thinking the way I should think. I hope they will help you too.