Isaiah 26:3 (NKJV): "You will keep him in perfect peace, Whose mind is stayed on You, Because he trusts in You."

Isn't it interesting how our thoughts can set the path of our lives? The Bible teaches us that the mindset of an individual dictates who they are (Proverbs 23:7). That’s why the Word of God instructs us to set our minds on the Lord (1 Chronicles 22:19), and to keep them set on the things of the Spirit. Colossians 3:2 says, "And set your minds and keep them set on what is above (the higher things), not on the things that are on the earth." That doesn't mean we are to be ignorant of what is happening in the world around us, it just means we have make a choice regarding what we allow our minds to dwell on. Our thoughts are intricately connected to our emotions, which are powerful motivators. They will move us to act in line with them. If our minds are permitted to dwell on discouraging things, we will be swept into the downward spiral of despair. But if we choose to meditate on the truth of God's Word - the life and peace that it carries will lift our spirits and move us to act as people who are victorious and full of hope. The Apostle Paul instructs us to continually renew our minds to the truth of God's word, as our reasonable service - it's what is expected of every believer in order to live the transformed, kingdom life we were saved into! So keep your thoughts in the right place and your life will follow course.