Who’s in Control of Our Thoughts?

 “Set your minds of things above,

where Christ is, at the 

right hand of God.”

Colossians 3:1

Do you ever struggle with thoughts that pull you away from God, perhaps toward emotions like unforgiveness, pride, jealousy, or anger? Honestly, we all do. The mind is often more vulnerable to outside influence than we like to admit, and our culture bombards us with content that shapes how we think and who we’re becoming.

That’s worth taking seriously. Our thought life matters more than we may realize. What we dwell on quietly forms our attitudes, responses, and character. Paul understood this, which is why he urges believers to keep setting “[their] mind on the things above, not on the things that are on earth” (Col. 3:1-2).

The good news is that we’re not left to manage this on our own. Scripture reassures us that we can take our thoughts captive and bring them back to what’s true (2 Cor. 10:5). When we continually look to God for help with how we think, He reshapes us from the inside out (Rom. 12:2).

The moment we place our trust in Jesus, we become new people. That doesn’t mean our minds are instantly transformed, but we now have both the responsibility and the power, through the Holy Spirit, to steer our thoughts in a better, more Christlike direction.

~ Charles Stanley Devotionals - In Touch

Simplifying Your Life

                                                      

 “Let us throw off everything 

that hinders.”

Hebrews 12:1

“Simplifying your life means removing distractions, worries, and material access, and to focus fully on God and His Kingdom.  It means reducing your busy to do list, cutting back on digital distractions…take time to talk to God and rest with Him.  Take time to go outside and enjoy His beautiful creations…clouds, trees, flowers, watching birds, anything that gives you that peaceful feeling that God has given us as a 

gift!!!  Focus your daily schedule on what truly matters.”

~anonymous 

Our Only Hope

 “Find rest in God,

my hope comes from him.”

Psalms 62:5

Psalm 62 offers comfort, hope to those facing despair.  The psalmist reminds us to put our trust in God alone and have faith that He will provide in due time.  Be encouraged as you patiently wait for Him to bring peace in your circumstances.  Let no matter what life throws at you, God is the only trustworthy source of help and trust.”

~ Know the Truth.org

Wine Time

                                        

 “Go, eat your bread with joy, and drink

your wine with a merry heart,

 for God has already approved what you do.”

Ecclesiastes 9:7

“This verse does not mean permission to sin, instead it means that when you live a faithful life, you are free to receive and enjoy daily provisions - like food, drink, and rest - without constant guilt or anxious striving.

~ anonymous 

God Is Good…All The Time

 “Give thanks to the Lord, for he is good;

his love endures forever.”

Psalm 107:1

“God’s goodness conveys His generosity.  His goodness means far more than His generosity, but it certainly includes His infinitely generous attitude toward us.  By nature, He longs to bring joy and blessing to all.”

~ David Jeremiah

Confidence in Prayer

“This is the confidence we have in 

approaching God that if we ask anything 

according to his will, he hears us.”

1 John 5:14

“Ask and it will be given to you, seek

and you will find; knock and the door

will be opened to you.”

Matthew 7:7

“Throughout scripture, we are encouraged to pray while trusting the Heavenly Father.  And in Philippians 4:6, Paul urges us to respond to anxiety in this way.  Pray about everything.”

~ Charles Stanley Devotionals 

 

God’s Peace

 “And the peace of God, which transcends

all understanding, will guard your hearts and 

your minds in Jesus Christ.”

Philippians 4:7

“To understand peace, this verse is beyond understanding.  A peace so deep and powerful that it does not make logical sense given your difficult situation.  God’s peace stands watch over your emotions and thoughts to block fear, doubt and anxiety.  Peace is God himself.”

                                                       “Let Him be your peace today.”