You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You, because he trusts in You.

Isaiah 26:3

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Matthew 6:7-12

In the world of physics, it is asserted that two objects cannot occupy the same space at the same time. Likewise—though less able to be proven—the mind cannot focus on two thoughts at the same time. We can change our thoughts so rapidly that we have the impression of being able to have multiple thoughts simultaneously. But we also have the freedom to choose which thoughts we stay focused on.

Take two opposite thoughts like faith and fear. While we may vacillate rapidly between the two, as long as we remain focused on faith, fear has little access. In 2 Corinthians 10:5, Paul illustrated the principle of “bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ.” In his letter he referred to lies being spread about his apostleship—taking those lies captive to the truth. But the principle applies in all realms of life. And what is the purest way to remain focused on faith instead of fear? Prayer. Committing our concerns to God in prayer leaves no room for anxiety (Philippians 4:6-7).

Choose today to occupy your thoughts with matters of faith and leave no room for the worries of this world (Matthew 6:33).

Anxiety and prayer are more opposed to each other than fire and water.

1. A. Bengel

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Psalms 18 – 21

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