Devotional
Indeed, life isn’t funny during tough times. It’s more difficult to think straight, but it takes a determined mind to prevail over it. So, this brings us to another top biblical best practice on how to navigate hard times— “purging our minds”. The thoughts we choose, grow and allow into our minds are determining factors. In as much as circumstances would produce and infused different kinds of thought into our minds, however, we must learn to guide our minds carefully and yet, wisely.
Key Scripture
Be careful how you think; your life is shaped by your thoughts.Proverbs 4:23 GNT
Refreshing for the Day
During difficult times, demonic sponsored and orchestrated thoughts are easily infiltrated into our minds. Nothing would appeal to us anymore. It would be wickedly staged-planned, and it would seem everything and everyone around us are so annoying. We may begin to look down on God’s ability to help us. But I tell you, beloved, when your circumstances are hard, that’s when it’s really important to set your minds on the promises in God’s Word (Col 3:2). By replacing every demonic thought and toothless lies with a God-inspired thoughts (2 Cor 10:5), and carefully purge your minds of their deceits (2 Tim 2:22). But most importantly, you must be intentional about it. Stay Refreshed!
Note This
The thoughts we choose, grow and allow into our minds are determining factors. And until we intentionally purge evil thoughts out of our minds, we may persist in our trouble.
Responsibility
So, we continue to ask God for the grace to purge our minds and carefully guide our thoughts.
Pause in His presence
Prayer
O LORD, give me the grace to carefully purge my mind and help me to guide my thoughts always, in the name of Jesus’ Amen! (Go ahead and pray for other intentions as the Spirit leads)
Carry this with you
Prophetic Word
May God help you and give you the grace to carefully purge your mind, even as you guide your thoughts, in the name of Jesus’ Amen!
Bible Texts
Proverbs 4:23, 2 Cor 10:5, Col 3:2, 2 Tim 2:22