SCRIPTURE
Isaiah 26:3
You will keep him in perfect peace,
Whose mind is stayed on You,
Because he trusts in You.


OBSERVATION
So often I find that my mental world is at turmoil. I start to think about finances, the needs of my family, the future, work that needs to be done, and I find myself full of anxiety and worry. Instead of experiencing God's peace, I instead experience unrest. If I try to go to sleep in this state, then my mind races and I toss and turn. But this verse says that there is a way to obtain peace — it is by placing our mind on Christ!

Paul, echoes this verse in Philippians 4:7 — And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.


APPLICATION
Today, I will focus on you, Lord. I will decide to TRUST you. I will believe that You big enough and that you care enough to take care of me, my family, my work and my future. I will "stay my mind on You" because you are trustworthy and You never fail. Today, I will decide not to rehearse the worries and concerns. I will be aware of them, certainly, but I will not dwell on them as if by doing so I can do anything about them. Instead, I will turn my worries into prayers that I will lift to You and allow You to carry.


PRAYER
Lord, today I lay aside every worry and concern, every burden that I cannot carry by myself, and I focus on You — Your goodness, Your mercy, Your love, Your kindness and Your hope. Amen.