I Choose Today to Fix My Mind

It seems like for so long people have been shamed into thinking you cannot talk about dealing with anxiety. They were taught that if you were riddled with anxiety, then you were weak or emotionally disturbed, or not acting like a Christian should.

Even Jesus was tormented.

The devil tried to do to Him what he is most successful in doing to us: lie and torment us when we are in our weakened state.

But even in a weakened state while in the wilderness (which is where we often find ourselves in time of anxiousness), Jesus  defeated the devil by quoting scripture and knowing the truth of God’s Word.

As we know, “the truth will set you free!” Free from worry. Free from anxiety. Free from the lies with which the devil tries to torment us.

”And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.“Philippians‬ ‭4‬:‭8‬ ‭NLT‬‬

When we find ourselves being anxious, we need to run to God’s Word, reset our minds by focusing on the good, honorable, just, excellent Word: fix your mind.

Listen to worship music: fix your mind.

Listen to a sermon: fix your mind.

Listen to a good Christian podcaster: fix your mind.

Open up with a friend or small group: fix your mind.

People need to know they are not alone and there is no shame in how we feel. Once they get it out in the open, it is easier to deal with, as well as having other believers come beside you to pray with and share insight to allowing God to deal with their anxiety. Set you free!

Join me in choosing to fix our minds on God’s truth and find freedom from anxiety. Share this post with someone who might need encouragement today, and let’s support each other in our journey towards peace and strength in Christ.