The Power of Thinking

Did you know that thoughts can actually make you more anxious, happy, fearful, or
content? And what you spend time thinking about has the power to affect your
emotions, your actions, and ultimately, your character? Your thoughts are some of
the most powerful things about you.

Scripture has a lot to say about our thoughts because God knows the power of our
minds. Isaiah 26:3 says that God will keep our hearts in perfect peace if we keep
our minds fixed on Him.

Can you imagine that? Perfect peace.

The more time we spend focusing our thoughts on God and His Word, the more our
hearts will be kept in peace. That is a powerful thought, especially in a world
that is constantly looking for peace and unity.

The starting point for this peace is trusting God. We must come to Him trusting in
who He is, and having faith in what He has done for us. We know that God is good
and just. So if we have faith in Him, we know that we are accepted and loved by
Him. And those who trust in God are given access to Him and His presence.

Perfect peace is available to those who consistently trust in God, and fix their
thoughts on Him.

How many of your thoughts are spent on things relating to God? Do you keep your
mind focused on Him when you’re feeling anxious or stressed? What are some simple
ways you can continue to remind yourself to think about God throughout your day?

Spend some time thinking about the power of your own thoughts and the access you’ve
been given to God through Scripture. Commit to building the habit of centering your
thoughts on God so that you can experience His perfect peace.