"Whatever" Works - Challenge Part 4

"Finally, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you." ~ Philippians 4:8-9

This passage goes to the very root of who we are and how we live our lives.
When we get worried about a situation, are we genuinely pursuing Truth, that will allow us to act Honorably and Justly? Are our intentions Pure? Are we looking to create Beauty (Loveliness) from the situation?
Are the choices we make something Worthy of Praise and Commendable? (The dictionary defines "commend" as: to present, mention, or praise as worthy of confidence,notice, kindness, etc.;
 recommend; to entrust; give in charge; deliver with confidence;
to cite or name with approval or special praise.)
Are we Excelling in our communication and actions?
Is there willingness to continue to learn, receive, hear, and see beautiful new things through a variety of sources - often unexpected ones?
Do we filter our thoughts through Christ in all these ways and therefore into our actions?

So often I find myself distraught over life. Sometimes it's silly little things and sometimes it's serious. Either way, God cares. :) Why do I feel like I need to work it out all on my own? That's in fact the LAST thing I was designed to do by my Creator. I am not isolated. God wants me to commune with Him and express things that I'm going through. This helps me learn more about Him and about myself.

Right next door to where I work is a "Center for Spiritual Living" and the pillars are covered in sayings about Peace in different languages. I admit, I know nothing about this groups affiliations or beliefs but a thought struck me earlier today.
There is no Peace like the kind that surpasses all understanding, which is extended to us from the Prince of Peace. Am I taking the measures to know my Majestic Master?