Guarding Your Thoughts – Staying Focused on God’s Truth

Last week, we explored the importance of renewing your mind. This week, let’s dive deeper into how we can actively guard our thoughts. Philippians 4:8 offers a roadmap for a God-focused 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 (NIV)

Our minds are constantly bombarded with negativity and distractions. Renewing your mind isn’t just about removing harmful thoughts. It’s about replacing them with what is noble, pure, and lovely.  Your mind is like a a garden: weeds will grow if you don’t tend to it. Pull out the weeds of doubt and worry, and plant seeds of faith, truth, and hope.

This week, I would like us all to practice this, start each morning by meditating on a truth from God’s Word. When negative or untrue thoughts creep in, ask yourself, “Is this thought in line with Philippians 4:8?” Over time, we should notice a shift.  Our thoughts will align more closely with God’s truth, leading to greater peace and joy.