Knowing Him Daily

22.September.2025

What you think about shapes who you become. Our thought life might feel private and invisible, but it quietly directs the course of our words, our actions, and even our character. As Proverbs 23:7 puts it: “For as he thinks in his heart, so is he.”

Paul knew this, which is why he urged believers in Philippians 4:8 to dwell on whatever is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, commendable, excellent, and praiseworthy. He knew that what fills our minds eventually flows into our lives. Our private lives are not private and all that is hidden will be revealed (Luke 12:2-3, Mark 4:22).

The enemy also knows this. That’s why one of his fiercest battlegrounds is your mind. He plants lies, fear, bitterness, and doubt, because if he can shape how you think, he can derail how you live. However, God has given us the ability, by His Spirit, to take every thought captive and make it obedient to Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5).

Think of your mind like soil. Whatever seeds are planted, good or bad, will eventually grow. If you sow thoughts of faith, gratitude, and truth, you’ll reap hope, peace and strength. But if you allow seeds of worry, anger, or unbelief to take root, they’ll produce anxiety, bitterness, and hopelessness.

So here’s the challenge: guard your thought life as carefully as you guard your words or actions. What you meditate on will mark your dash, because what you think truly matters. I recently heard a preacher challenge the congregation: “Don’t give the enemy even one percent ownership of the real estate of your mind.”

What thoughts most often fill your mind, faith and gratitude, or fear and worry?

If someone could “read” your thought life like a journal, would it reflect Jesus at the center? Ponder that….

Lord, renew my mind. Help me take every thought captive and make it obedient to Christ. When fear creeps in, teach me to replace it with faith. When bitterness rises up, show new how to love. Fill my mind with what is true, pure, and honorable so that my life reflects You from the inside out. Jesus is my true foundation.

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If you’ve never given your life to Jesus, or if you’ve walked away, trying to do life your own way it’s not too late. He’s calling you back. He’s been waiting.

Return to Him today. Surrender your plans, your pain, and your past. He’s ready to restore, renew, and realign you with your divine purpose.

~ Dear Heavenly Father ~

Thank You for sending Jesus to die on the Cross just for me. I admit that I have sinned, and I repent. I ask You to forgive me. I believe that He died and rose again. Right now, I make Him the Lord of my life. Fill me with Your Holy Spirit. My sins are washed away, my past is forgiven, and my future is bright. Thank you for saving me. In Jesus’ Name Amen.

Make today count and see you tomorrow.