Guard your steps and focus on what you are doing as you go to the house of God... - Ecclesiastes 5:1 (AMP)
Part 44 of 44
Taming a Wild and Wandering Mind
Scripture
Webster’s dictionary defines the word wander as: “1. To move about aimlessly: ROAM. 2. To go by an indirect route or at no set pace: AMBLE. 3. To proceed in an irregular course or action: MEANDER…. 5. To think or express oneself unclearly or incoherently.”1
The enemy wants us to have an undisciplined mind. He wants us to passively accept whatever lies he tells us. When my mind was undisciplined, I was indecisive and insecure. Maybe you’re like me and you struggle with an undisciplined mind. Ask God to help you, and then refuse to allow your mind to think about whatever it pleases.
With God’s help, you can learn to keep your focus on what you’re doing and choose to agree with God’s Word and His way of doing things. It wasn’t easy, and sometimes I still have relapses, but I understand how important it is not to allow my mind to go wherever it wishes, whenever it desires.
- Webster’s II, s.v. “wander”
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Tip
“The present moment is the greatest gift we have from God, but if we are not present, we miss it.”
— Joyce Meyer
Study Suggestion
Spend some time in God’s Word this week. When you feel like your mind is beginning to wander, just come back to where you left off and begin again. If you just keep on trying, you will make noticeable strides in keeping your focus.
