TAR: Thought → Action → Result (Philippians 4:8–9)
Oct 13, 2025Life drifts toward the strongest thoughts. Just like a car drifts toward wherever the driver keeps looking, our lives drift toward whatever occupies the mind. If the mind stays fixed on fear or negativity, life follows. When it’s fixed on what is true and good, the path changes.
Why Our Thinking Matters
Scripture is clear about the power of our thoughts. One of the most practical passages is:
“And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing: Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise. Keep putting into practice all you learned and received from me—everything you heard from me and saw me doing. Then the God of peace will be with you.”
— Philippians 4:8–9 (NLT)
The TAR Framework
TAR is a simple way to live out Philippians 4:8–9 every day.
T — Thought
“Fix your thoughts on what is true… excellent and worthy of praise.”
Everything begins in the mind. Every belief, behavior, and outcome starts with a single thought. Filter thoughts through truth, hope, and gratitude.
A — Action
“Keep putting into practice…”
Once thinking is aligned, it naturally influences behavior. Take the next right, visible step today. Practice builds new patterns.
R — Result
“Then the God of peace will be with you.”
The outcome of right thinking and consistent action is peace—not dependent on circumstances, but rooted in alignment with truth.
Make It Practical This Week
- Thought: Write one true, biblical statement you will dwell on today.
- Action: Choose one small step that embodies that truth.
- Result: Notice where peace shows up—journal it daily.
If this helped, share it with a friend who needs peace today.
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