25/365: The Right Mindset

Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. ~ Philippians 4:8

We naturally gravitate toward the things we think about - often unaware.

If you want to change your direction, start with changing you thoughts. Meditate on God's love, God's hope, and God's truth. The Daily Kickstart is a good habit to help.

Focus on God when anxiety or negativity creeps into your thoughts.

GO DEEPER: Psalm 19: 7-14

NEXT STEP: Pause for 3 minutes to examine the things which occupy your thoughts most often.

jleraas

on 01/26/2023 at 12:45 PM

Praying for you, Damon. I think many men are so focused on providing for their families that they miss out on the relationships they need to build. It's Adam's curse. I fall into that category. I was just thinking the other day that I should do a better job of building those relationships so my kids will grow up confident and knowing they are loved. when we aren't present we all lose out. Money is important and relationships are too. I'm feeling self-convicted. Praying for all of my Living Bold Brothers.

Damon

on 01/26/2023 at 03:31 AM

Some of the thoughts that are constantly on my mind are building wealth and just doing things that make more $. This takes the focus I should be having on my wife and kids and blots it out. Pray for me as I navigate balance and focus on bnb family

Ethan Rogers

on 01/25/2023 at 07:54 PM

I find that my thoughts definately control me. I seek to follow Jesus's direction. I cannot allow my fleshly desires lead my life. I want to live for my spiritual desires which are God's love.

oleg

on 01/25/2023 at 07:26 PM

the more we focus on God's word and spent time with him the more our thoughts Will change our mind will be filled with God's word instead of garbage that surrounds us. Remember our eyes and ears are the doors to our inner being whatever you watch or hear that's what your mind will be busy thinking.

Kevin Miller

on 01/25/2023 at 07:06 PM

This is very important. When I’m focused on God and His things everything goes a lot better. When I’m focused upon myself I tend to get angry easily, lash out, get depressed etc. May the Lord help us all to remained focused upon Him, serving Hin in all. we do

Ashley Jarvis

on 01/25/2023 at 06:37 PM

Winning the War in Your Mind by Crig Groeschel was incredible for teaching me how to combat the enemy in my mind. Highly recommend it on audivle

Omar A.

on 01/25/2023 at 05:34 PM

Praying for you Robert and for any of us that struggle with controlling our thoughts. Lord give us Your heart, Your eyes, and Your wisdom to see the world and people as You see them. In Jesus name! Amen!!

Tim McDonnell

on 01/25/2023 at 05:30 PM

I have accepted the fact that I am human. I can not change my own nature but God can and does when I surrender my self to Him. He is the Potter I am the clay. He puts the new song in my mouth...

Nicholas A.

on 01/25/2023 at 04:04 PM

Todays verse sits on a frame at my desk. I read it daily. Hopefully others do also

Bobby

on 01/25/2023 at 03:08 PM

My mind is an everyday battle. From family to profression. I tend to internalize my stress and lash out at random situations. I often aggressively self-talk privately in my car, office, or just lash out mentally. Outside my wife and prayer, I really don't have anyone to vent to or discuss issues with. I have issues with trust. I need to practice better techniques of self release just so I can have time to calm and reflect.

Chris C

on 01/25/2023 at 03:06 PM

Brothers, there is an excellent book by Patrick Morley called "The Four Voices". It's about taking control of the conversation in your head. I highly recommend it; it has helped me. Blessings!

Argyle OLeary

on 01/25/2023 at 02:31 PM

Good morning: I had to learn and quite frankly I am still learning what it means to take everything thought captive to the obedience of Christ. Often, I reflect on Matt 4:1-10. Jesus overcame the temptation of Satan (battle of the mind) by standing on the Word of God, decreeing the Word of God, and walking in the Word of God. When the devil comes like a flood, God will raise the standard. That standard was, is, and will always be Jesus Christ who was lifted up for you, for me, and for all of humanity.

Brandon Pembleton

on 01/25/2023 at 02:27 PM

Those little creases in my spiritual armor is the random thought. I had a really good conversation the other day about this. We were thinking of the hulk or the juggernaut from marvel being the evil one and what he can do with a tiny amount of space. How the evil one if given space can get momentum built up and really start destroying things and wrecking our peace. I know for me about the only the thing that can cage it is giving up and begging God to come into my thoughts. Focusing all my thoughts and visualizing a bright beacon of truth burning out those thoughts as I walk toward the intense heat from it. I thank God He can remove from me these thoughts and give me courage to speak about them. Remembering history not some imaginative destruction that's not actually occurring. Trusting God's whisper and stilling my mind to hear it. Thank you God, I love you amen 🙏

Robert McFaddin

on 01/25/2023 at 02:21 PM

My mind is probably the most vulnerable when I am sleeping. I have dreamt about coworkers. I teach elementary art. Most coworkers are female. In 2021, I paid too much attention to a couple of them. It was literally one day I think. I told my wife and that set off an almost 2 year war in our marriage. My wife thinks all I do is look and stare at these women and others. I DON’T. But, for some reason I have dreamt about most of these female coworkers. It’s weird bc I don’t think about them. My wife does and almost daily reminds me. I have repented. I don’t think I lusted over them based on what my Christian counselor said to us but I did look too long. All that to say that I dread going to sleep at night. I fear the possibility of one of them - or any female - entering my dreams. It happened in a flurry it seems. There were multiple dreams. Nothing sexual. In only one dream did I kiss one of them and I was either married to her or we were about to get married. I had promised my wife long ago that if I ever dreamt about a woman I would tell her. So, I told her. She was crushed even more. It reinforced her belief that I want those women over her. I DON’T and haven’t and never will. Nonetheless, these people keep popping up in my dreams. Usually a work related scenario. I pray and pray and beg God to deliver me from dreaming about any women. I sleep with the Bible playing in my ear to try to influence my dreams. Please pray for me.

Ashley Jarvis

on 01/25/2023 at 01:56 PM

Spiritual warfare is no joke, and none of us are immune. When I see someone who is a “spiritual giant”, it isn’t that they are born more spiritually gifted than I was like I used to believe, it’s that they’ve spent more time practicing spiritual combat. There is a war in all of our heads, between God’s truth, and the enemies lies. The devil yells, and God whispers. Morning prayer and meditation helps me to focus in on God’s truthful whispers, that can and will completely blot out the devils screams. One day at a time, I get just a little bit faster at recognizing when my mind wanders into some sort of fear based escape. Whether it tries to take me to the past, into the future, or creating fake conversations that others may be saying about me or my loved ones, asking God to remove the devils lies from my thoughts works. Every. Single. Time. Usually, God will give me something true to focus on instead, maybe a time He saved me, maybe a scripture, many times mid prayer my phone will buzz and it’s someone who I can be of service to. Regardless of how, it’s almost always been a whisper that I must be very focused on hearing. Very focused on God. The bigger I make God in my thoughts, the smaller the problem. I will trust in the Lord with all my heart, I will not lean on my own understanding Proverbs 3:5 Amen 🙏🏻

Tommy Williamson

on 01/25/2023 at 01:51 PM

The last two nights I have caught my minding we inserting into wanting to make up pornographic stories. Before defeating porn a little over a month ago it was as not uncommon for me to end my day with a porn story running through my head that I was writing in my mind. I was so glad I had gotten rid of all those thoughts. Both night before last and again last night I caught myself thinking about and was able to head Satan of by changing my thoughts toward good things instead of evil. Last night in fact I even rebuked Satan telling him to go away and take his garbage thoughts with him. I told Satan that those thoughts and desires were no longer a part of my mindset and I had no interest in his entertaining his filthy thoughts any longer. Boldly I told him that I was a redeemed child of God, cleansed by the blood of Jesus that if he didn’t want any of that blood on him then he better flee. We need to realize that once we totally commit to God and Christ we can have the authority over Satan and his minions. We really do have power over the demons that come to tempt us and try to get us to change our thoughts to evil things telling them to go away because you don’t need that sin in your life anymore. When Satan comes knocking on life’s door look out the peephole and see who is knocking and don’t even open the door bur changes your thoughts to the glorious this of God.

Trent Trussell

on 01/25/2023 at 01:34 PM

My day goes better when I start the day in scripture and prayer, allowing the Lord to prepare my mind for the day.

Boyce Moses

on 01/25/2023 at 01:26 PM

Let us think about Heavenly things and keep our minds clear of the filth of the world. Think of good and pure things, then your thoughts and talk will reflect such things. Love you Jesus! 💚💛💜❤️

25/365: The Right Mindset

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