“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)
It’s increasingly difficult to stay focused on true things. The Bible says, “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).
This requires a mental shift. It means I might have to build new, better habits.
My mind is bombarded with lies every single day. Advertisements and social media tell me that if I don't think, dress, or act a certain way, I don't matter. When I was growing up, I was often told that if I'm not good at academics or athletics, I don't matter. This world is full of lies, and I’ve believed many of them. But they're just not true. And not only that, but they can lead to stress and unrest in your life.
The only way to counter those lies is to fill my mind with the truth. And the truth is, God loves me. I matter to him. Jesus said, “You will know the truth, and the truth will set you free” (John 8:32 NIV).
To be set free means to have a breakthrough—and I need to have a breakthrough! One of the most powerful ways to get there is by spending time in God’s Word every day. That’s where real transformation begins.
If I think you can’t do that, just consider how many hours I'm spending on social media, watching TV, or listening to the news. How am I going to have a healthy mind if I'm filling it with lies instead of truth?
Not everything I hear is true. Not everything I read is true. Not everything I tell myself is even true. I've got to get into the Bible every day, because God always speaks what is true. I can trust what he says about me and the promises he’s made to me in his Word.
What happens when I keep your mind on true things?
The Living Bible paraphrase says, “If you do this, you will experience God's peace, which is far more wonderful than the human mind can understand. His peace will keep your thoughts and your hearts quiet and at rest as you trust in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:7).
I'd like to have my heart and mind at rest. That's a breakthrough everyone needs: less stress and more rest. Get started on a breakthrough today by getting into God’s Word.
In summary:
Staying focused on truth in today’s world takes intentional effort and a renewed mindset. Philippians 4:8 calls me to fix my thoughts on what is true, right, pure, and praiseworthy—but that means replacing the daily lies I hear from media, culture, and even my own thoughts with God’s truth. The Bible reminds us that we matter deeply to God, and only His Word can free me from the stress and unrest that come from believing falsehoods. Real breakthrough and lasting peace come when I consistently fill my mind with Scripture rather than noise, allowing God’s truth to renew my thinking and bring rest to my heart.
Bottom Line:
Keep my mind anchored in God’s truth every day. When I choose to focus on what’s true and life-giving instead of the noise and lies around me, my thoughts, emotions, and perspective align with God’s peace—and that’s where real transformation and strength begin.
I need to start each day in Scripture and prayer — not for information, but transformation. Let God’s Word shape my thoughts before the world does.
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