Have you ever noticed that what you spend time thinking about has the power to effect your emotions, your actions and ultimately your character? Your thoughts have the power to make you anxious, fearful, happy or content?

I could be having a simply lovely day and then my mind turns to something that was said, or what someone did and my thoughts start to swirl and the next thing you know I am miserable.

I have said it before and I will say it again, our mind is a powerful thing!

Isaiah 26:3 says “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you”.

This verse tells us that we can have perfect peace if our minds are focused on God… but more than that, we need to trust God.

And if I am being very honest, when I begin to stew and become anxious about whatever it is, it’s because I have taken God out of the equation.

Can you imagine perfect peace? Doesn’t that sound good?

Perfect peace is available to those who consistently trust in God — trusting in who God is and what God has done for us.

There are a number of simple ways we can fix our thoughts on God, for example, through the reading of God’s Word; through prayer; and through worship. In what ways do you fix your thoughts on God?

As your mind is steadfast on God, know that God is there for. Be patient. Trust God and experience God’s perfect peace.