A Good Theme
My heart is overflowing with a good theme; I recite my composition concerning the King; My tongue is the pen of a ready writer. Psalms 45:1
Wow! This is such an inspiring message. It starts out with the overflow of our hearts. So, what is it? What is the overflow of your heart? If you aren’t quite sure what that means, let me explain. It is the thoughts that your heart is full of. If you are not sure what you are thinking about the most, listen to what you talk about most. Your words reflect what you are thinking and dwelling on in your heart. In fact, it is the very next line in the verse. I recite/talk about what my heart is filled with. Of course, in the case of the psalmist, it is the King (that is the King of kings)! Next the psalmist says my tongue or speech is always ready to tell about it. “It” being what is in my heart in abundance.
Let’s take some time to honestly look at what is in our hearts to the overflow. What is the overflow of your heart? The overflow of your heart can be just about anything, good or bad and as I said, it is easy to know when you talk to others what their “theme” is because it is what they are always talking about. For some people it is their latest problem or struggle? For others it’s about what is going on in their life, their current activities, job or family events? With some people it seems that all they want to talk about is their latest aches and pains in their bodies. Then there are those who are totally preoccupied with the news, weather and social media. Not all of these things are wrong, but these topics are not deserving of the focus of our lives?
The question to ask yourself today is: What is your “good theme”? What are you filling your heart, thoughts and words with? If you continue to read this in this passage, you find out exactly what the “good theme” is that writer was referring to. It is the goodness and blessings of God!
So, what would life look like if we spent our days filling up our hearts and minds with the goodness of God; all the good promises He has given in His Word? All the blessings He is currently and has previously given you? All the prayers He has answered for you in the past and the ones He is working on right now? The “good theme” is endless, so why is it that we don’t spend more of our time focused on that ”good theme” of God’s wonderful love and grace? Why do we put so much importance on things that are so temporary and soon fading away?
One of the main reasons is because it isn’t popular or relatable. I guarantee you if every time you talk to others you tell them how wonderful your loving heavenly Father has been to you, you can shut down gossip, unbelieve and distractions quicker than anything. Most people are completely distracted by doing and saying things the same way as everyone else around them.
The good news is that it can all changed today! Not be being weird or obnoxious when you get around others, but by simply turning your thoughts toward God and His goodness every time your mind is distracted. You don’t have to jump into every conversation and loudly proclaim how good God is. You can merely train your heart to go directly back to thoughts of God’s goodness every chance you get. You have the power inside of you to become fully preoccupied with God’s love and plan for your life. This is what it means to feed on His faithfulness. Then when others ask you what is on your mind, you can smile and tell them how good He is.
Psalms 37:3 says, “Trust in the LORD, and do good; Dwell in the land (this world), but feed on His faithfulness.”
If we begin to train our minds to meditate the goodness of God and focus on His Word, our heart will begin to fill up with His “good theme” instead of the bad news the world wants to feed us. Then we will speak out of the goodness that is overflowing in our thoughts and heart because we have been feeding on His faithfulness.
Below are some step you can start today to begin your journey in the overflow of God’s “good theme”:
1. Recognize What Fills Your Heart Now
Reflection: Take a moment to honestly reflect on what occupies your thoughts the most. What do you find yourself talking about or focusing on throughout the day? Is it your problems, worries, or tasks? Or is it God’s goodness, His promises, and His presence?
2. Choose a “Good Theme”
Focus on God’s Character: Decide to focus on something you know about God’s goodness each day. It could be His love, faithfulness, mercy, or provision. Psalm 45 is about overflowing praise for God as the King. Let your “good theme” be something that stirs your heart to worship and gratitude.
Scripture Focus: Pick a verse or passage that reflects the theme you want to dwell on, such as Psalm 45:1 or Psalm 37:3. Meditate on it throughout the day, keeping it at the forefront of your mind.
3. Feed Your Mind and Heart
Daily Meditation: Start each day by reading Scripture or spending time in prayer, focusing on God’s blessings and promises. Even a few minutes can shift your mindset.
Gratitude Practice: Write down things you are grateful for, big and small. Recalling how God has already blessed you helps fill your heart with positive themes.
4. Speak It Out
Positive Confession: As Psalm 45 shows, the psalmist’s tongue is ready to speak what the heart is full of. As you focus on God’s goodness, make a habit of speaking it out. Whether in prayer, conversation, or journaling, verbalizing God’s promises reinforces them in your heart.
Replace Negative Talk: If you catch yourself speaking negatively or focusing on struggles, gently shift your words to reflect God’s faithfulness and truth. You don’t need to make a big deal or explain why you are shifting, just do it subtly because that is what you are full.
5. Create a Plan for Consistency
Set Reminders: Throughout the day, remind yourself to turn your thoughts back to God. You could use sticky notes with Scripture, phone alerts, or even short breaks to pray or refocus.
Build New Habits: Consistency is key. As you practice meditating on God’s goodness, it will become a natural part of your daily routine, replacing distractions and worries with an overflow of praise and trust.
6. Celebrate Small Victories
Acknowledge Progress: As you see changes in how you think, speak, and experience life, take time to thank God for the growth. Over time, the overflow of your heart will be full of His “good theme.”
Starting small and being intentional with these steps will lead to a life where God’s goodness overflows from your heart. Let it shape your thoughts, words, and interactions!
Today I want to encourage you to decide what your “good theme” will be. You can choose a different attribute of God each day as your “good theme.” Come up with a plan on how to make the focus of your thought life to be a “good theme” and not the world‘s bad news/theme. Then begin to grow that theme by speaking it and dwelling on it. When you are tempted to get into conversations about co-workers or office politics, remember that God has been good to you and you have something to be glad about and thankful for. Don’t fall for the deception that you have to talk like everyone else is and before you know it, you will be living in the overflow of your God theme.
Today’s Scripture reading: Psalms 45
1 My heart is overflowing with a good theme; I recite my composition concerning the King; My tongue is the pen of a ready writer.
2 You are fairer than the sons of men; Grace is poured upon Your lips; Therefore God has blessed You forever.
3 Gird Your sword upon Your thigh, O Mighty One, with Your glory and Your majesty.
4 And in Your majesty ride prosperously because of truth, humility, and righteousness; And Your right hand shall teach You awesome things.
5 Your arrows are sharp in the heart of the King’s enemies; The peoples fall under You.
6 Your throne, O God, is forever and ever; A scepter of righteousness is the scepter of Your kingdom.
7 You love righteousness and hate wickedness; Therefore God, Your God, has anointed You with the oil of gladness more than Your companions.
8 All Your garments are scented with myrrh and aloes and cassia, out of the ivory palaces, by which they have made You glad.
9 Kings’ daughters are among Your honorable women; At Your right hand stands the queen in gold from Ophir.
10 Listen, O daughter, consider and incline your ear; Forget your own people also, and your father’s house;
11 So the King will greatly desire your beauty; Because He is your Lord, worship Him.
12 And the daughter of Tyre will come with a gift; The rich among the people will seek your favor.
13 The royal daughter is all glorious within the palace; Her clothing is woven with gold.
14 She shall be brought to the King in robes of many colors; The virgins, her companions who follow her, shall be brought to You.
15 With gladness and rejoicing they shall be brought; They shall enter the King’s palace.
16 Instead of Your fathers shall be Your sons, Whom You shall make princes in all the earth.
17 I will make Your name to be remembered in all generations; Therefore the people shall praise You forever and ever.
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