SPRING FORTH NOW 2026

Jul 27

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July 27

Summing it all up, friends, I’d say you’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse. Put into practice what you learned from me, what you heard and saw and realized. Do that, and God, who makes everything work together, will work you into his most excellent harmonies.

Philippians 4:8-9 (MSG)

Don't let a noisy world decide what deserves your attention. In Philippians 4:8–9 (MSG), Paul urges us to fill our minds with what is true, noble, right, pure, and worthy of praise, reminding us that Encountering The Holy begins with choosing what shapes both our thinking and our living. What is High And Lifted Up is a life that disciplines its mind, anchors its heart in God's truth, and reflects His character in every decision. Our communities flourish when every generation learns to reject fear, division, and despair, choosing instead to cultivate minds that produce wisdom, peace, creativity, and hope for the future. Dream Big, because a renewed mind can imagine possibilities that fear can never see. Decide To Become someone who feeds your spirit with truth until your thoughts become the foundation for faithful living. Demonstrate Your Power by thinking, speaking, and living in ways that inspire others to encounter God's peace and help your community rise High And Lifted Up.