For several weeks, I let my thoughts run wild. They were taking over my mind, leaving me feeling cloudy and overwhelmed. I was reading my Bible and praying, but no relief came. My mind felt like a battlefield, and I couldn’t find peace.

During one of my prayer times, I sensed God prompting me to listen to Battlefield of the Mind by Joyce Meyer on Audible. It’s funny because this book has been a staple in my yearly reading, but somehow, I hadn’t revisited it in a few years.

When I started listening, one chapter hit me hard: Think About What You’re Thinking About. It was a lightbulb moment. I realized my thoughts had been everywhere, and I couldn’t hear God because my mind was so loud. My head was full of lies seeds of doubt, fear, and negativity and I was on the verge of watering them all.

But once I started taking control of my thoughts, everything began to shift. It’s only been a week, and even my nanna noticed a difference. She said, “You sound better.” I told her, “I feel better,” and explained how I had been letting my mind take over.

Now, Philippians 4:8 has become my go-to scripture: “Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable if anything is excellent or praiseworthy think about such things.”

This verse reminds me to be intentional about what I allow into my mind. Instead of letting negative or untrue thoughts take root, I choose to focus on what aligns with God’s truth. It’s a daily practice, but it’s a powerful one.

If you’ve been feeling stuck or overwhelmed, I encourage you to pause and think about what you’re thinking about. Your thoughts have power, but with God’s help, you can take control of them and experience peace like never before.