Do you ever feel like your thoughts become scattered and consuming? Does it leave you worried or discouraged as you try to sort through them to find peace? God’s word can bring clarity and truth to our chaos. Scripture replaces the worries and hurts that consume us with the joy of His promises.
For me, my mind is my most significant spiritual battlefield. A whisper of doubt from the enemy can instantly derail my day from good to bad. I can find myself spending endless amounts of time worrying about the most ridiculous things. These thoughts spiral out of control until I start actually believing the lies the enemy is feeding me. One innocent and small thought becomes huge in my mind, and I am consumed.
But isn’t that exactly where the enemy wants us to stay? Distracted, discouraged, and in doubt. He wants to keep us so unfocused from our spiritual walk that we miss out on the simple joy that God gives as we read His word and seek to follow Him daily.
The victory in this constant battle for good over evil within our minds comes from being in God’s word. In Psalm 119:130 (ESV), the psalmist writes, “The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.” God’s word meets our thoughts exactly where they are. His word brings clarity and peace to our confusion. It reminds us of His promises, as well as His unfailing love for us, and most importantly, it returns us to His joy.
Holding on to joy in this confusing and dark world can be a struggle. Filling our distracted mind with God’s truth through song, scripture, and fellowship with believers is the only way to find peace. We must stay focused and diligent in our daily pursuit of Godly living. We must ask God to help us stay committed to His word and find joy in the simple things He gives.
How do you fill your mind with God’s joy through scripture each day?
For me, my mind is my most significant spiritual battlefield. A whisper of doubt from the enemy can instantly derail my day from good to bad. I can find myself spending endless amounts of time worrying about the most ridiculous things. These thoughts spiral out of control until I start actually believing the lies the enemy is feeding me. One innocent and small thought becomes huge in my mind, and I am consumed.
But isn’t that exactly where the enemy wants us to stay? Distracted, discouraged, and in doubt. He wants to keep us so unfocused from our spiritual walk that we miss out on the simple joy that God gives as we read His word and seek to follow Him daily.
The victory in this constant battle for good over evil within our minds comes from being in God’s word. In Psalm 119:130 (ESV), the psalmist writes, “The unfolding of your words gives light; it imparts understanding to the simple.” God’s word meets our thoughts exactly where they are. His word brings clarity and peace to our confusion. It reminds us of His promises, as well as His unfailing love for us, and most importantly, it returns us to His joy.
Holding on to joy in this confusing and dark world can be a struggle. Filling our distracted mind with God’s truth through song, scripture, and fellowship with believers is the only way to find peace. We must stay focused and diligent in our daily pursuit of Godly living. We must ask God to help us stay committed to His word and find joy in the simple things He gives.
How do you fill your mind with God’s joy through scripture each day?
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It's easy for me to listen to those whispers of doubt and discouragement. Thank you for the encouragement you shared today to find Joy in God's Word. I needed this today. "Like apples of gold in settings of silver Is a word spoken at the right time"Proverbs 25:11
Thank you Andi! You described me so well-distracted, discouraged and in doubt. It's been a tough day, but I didn't have time for my Bible study this morning! My days are better when I start the day in God's word.
Thanks, Andi! Such an encouraging word. Our thought life is indeed a battlefield. I love how God renews our mind with truth.
It use helps when we keep our focus on him, telling ourselves that the way we feel is often an attack from Satan. He does fill us with self doubt but Christ says differently. He always wants us to be uplifted. Love the message! 💜