Just Sitting And Thinking

I have been sitting here alot lately. I have so much going through my mind. I sometimes tend to grab a movie so I don't have to think. There are times I sit with the computer and play games just so I don't have to think. I think of the loss in my life. Dad and mom, how things are not the same. And they are not, are they worse? No not really, sad and things just are different. I have heard lately other people say the same thing when they have lost a loved one, things are not the same. I am learning how to deal with the pain, but there are times I just cry, which is not so bad. I feel better sometimes after a good cry.
But as I sit here and think, think and think. I must not let my mind be idle. The Lord brought me to Philippians 4:4-...
Rejoice in the Lord always... do not be anxious about anything. And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and your MINDS in Christ Jesus.
V.8 Finally, brothers, 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.
V.9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me--practice these things, and the God of PEACE will be with you.....
Now I know there are times we think of our loved ones and that is okay. We should remember them. I have great memories. But be careful that you don't get lost in them. There is a place you can go and it is not a good place, if you allow yourself to be caught up in missing them that you become depressed. Everyone grieves in different ways, that is normal. But grieving and and becoming depressed is another. I almost got lost in my grief, I remember the exact moment when a light bulb turned on and the Lord said enough. I would not take anything for the wonderful memories of my parents. Nothing..... but I have come to realize that I can have those memories and still live a wonderful life. But the only way is through Jesus Christ. So as I sit here and THINK, this is what I must do so that I don't get lost in the never never land. Think on things that are good, just, lovely, true.... (v.8) and then you will find... v.9 you feel the God of PEACE.....
If you have thoughts that are not so wonderful, stop right away and think on God's word. And I tell you that once you start reflecting on Jesus and His word, you will never be the same. You will have that unmeasurable amount of peace that only comes from above.
God Bless you and keep His words forever in your heart........