The Think 4:8 Principle is based off
of the scripture Philippians 4:8 (TLB) which reads:
“Fix your thoughts on what is true and
good and right. Think about things that
are pure and lovely, and dwell on the fine, good things in others. Think about all you can praise God for and be
glad about it.”
This is a devotional written for
teens. Each day contains a scripture, a
short teaching, and sections titled: Work It, Talk It, Stick It: Thought of the
Day and Pray It. Authors Tommy Newberry
and Lyn Smith challenge teens to take forty days to get their thoughts in line
with God’s way of thinking. I think this
is a very good book for teenagers as it is easy to read and provides action
items. If teens choose to follow the
action items they will find themselves not just reading but putting into
practice what they learned.
I enjoyed many of the devotionals especially
Day 4 which is titled “The Fifteen-Minute Miracle: The Joy of Daily Solitude”. Lyn discusses how her father would wake her
up thirty minutes before she needed to be up for school. Her father instilled in her the importance of
waking up early and spending time with The Lord. While it has not always been easy, Lyn is
grateful that her parents taught her the importance of spending this time with
The Lord. Although this book was written
for teens I think it would make a good family devotional as well. I believe teens and adults can both learn
something for this book.
Disclaimer: Tyndale House Publishers provided me with a
complimentary copy of this book in exchange for my honest review.
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