Saturday, November 30, 2002
Saturday, November 30, 2002
Finally, beloved, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just,
whatever is pure, whatever is pleasing, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence and
if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
(Philippians 4.8
NRSV)
David McClellan, a psychologist at Harvard University, once did a study that has some
interesting implications. He had a group of students watch a film about Mother Teresa while he
monitored their body's production of antibodies. Antibodies, of course, help us fight off infection.
He discovered that as the students watched this uplifting film, their antibody level rose
significantly--even for those who did not like Mother Teresa (some thought her a fraud.) He then
showed the students a film on Atilla the Hun and their antibody levels dropped. The implication is
clear. The things we focus on can affect the way we feel. If we want a feeling of gratitude in life,
we need to focus on what's good in life.
Dear God, help me to keep my focus on the things that will build me and others up. Amen.
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