"I've Been Thinking" - Week 2 Reading Plan

7-Day Devotional – Whatever Is Noble

“Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.”
—Philippians 4:8 (NIV)

What Is Noble – From the Greek semna — “honorable, dignified, principled, steady, hard-to-rattle.”

Day 1 – Thinking Noble Thoughts

Scripture: Philippians 4:8 

Devotional Thought:
 Our thoughts shape the direction of our lives. As Kevin Gerald said, “Thoughts are like trains; they take you somewhere.” You can’t stop negative thoughts simply by telling yourself to stop — you must replace them with what is noble, honorable, and Christ-like. 

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Day 2 – Principles Over Popularity

Scripture: Daniel 6:4, Daniel 6:10 

Devotional Thought:
 Daniel stood firm in his principles, even when it meant standing alone. He chose God’s principles over the world’s popularity. His noble character was steady, disciplined, and unwavering, rooted in dependence and devotion. 

Day 3 – Strengthening Your Spiritual Core

Scripture: 1 Timothy 4:7, Romans 12:1 

Devotional Thought:
 Just like athletes train their bodies, believers must train their spirits. Nobility of character is built in the quiet places of prayer, devotion, Scripture meditation, and yielding. A strong spiritual core enables you to stand steady when life shakes you. 

Day 4 – The “I Don’t Have to Survive” Attitude

Scripture: Esther 4:16; Daniel 3:18 

Devotional Thought:
 Esther said, “If I perish, I perish.” The three Hebrew men told the king, “Even if God does not rescue us, we will not bow.” This is a noble faith — a life surrendered fully to God, no matter the outcome. Nobility trusts God more than it fears the unknown. 

Day 5 – Jesus: The Ultimate Example

Scripture: 1 Peter 2:23 

Devotional Thought:
 When insulted, Jesus didn’t retaliate. When mistreated, He stayed steady. True nobility isn’t weakness; it’s strength under control. In a world that shouts back, He showed us the power of quiet dignity. 

Day 6 – Guarding Your Thought Life

Scripture: Romans 12:2; Colossians 3:2 

Devotional Thought:
 Renewing your mind is key to living a noble life. You can’t think noble thoughts by accident — it takes intentional focus on Scripture and God’s truth. Your mind becomes steady when your focus is steady. 

Day 7 – Living Nobly in a Noisy World

Scripture: Matthew 5:14–16 

Devotional Thought:
 The world is noisy, chaotic, and constantly shifting. Noble character shines brightest in the dark. By living steady, principled, and Spirit-filled lives, we become living voices of Jesus’ transforming power.