As I read these verses in Philippians 4:8-9, Paul states, ”…I’d say you’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious – the best, not the worst, the beautiful, not the ugly, things to praise, not things to curse….” (The Message).

So my response: To put down those things that weigh heavy on me and cast them aside.  And think about those things that will only bring life… those things found in these verses.