The Noble Experimentنموونە

Do you ever wish you could control your thoughts? Sometimes, it feels like our minds get stuck on things that make us anxious or upset. It’s easy to believe that our teacher doesn’t like us or that our friends are intentionally excluding us. Whatever the scenario might be, our thoughts can cause us to spiral and make us feel worse. Paul, the author of this passage, understood just how powerful our thoughts can be. While you may not be able to control what randomly pops into your head, you can choose what to focus on. The next time negative thoughts or lies enter your mind, remind yourself that you don’t have to dwell on them. Instead, try to replace those thoughts with things that are true, honorable, and good.

Today, talk to someone you trust and ask them to help you create a list of things to focus on when those negative thoughts start creeping in. Need a great place to start? Memorizing this verse to put your mind on the things of God first!