Hello. I'm glad you've joined me today. Let me ask you this. What thought has been looping in your mind lately? We all have them. They seem to pop in without warning, a passing idea. Flicker of desire, a quiet fear. And before long they've taken root. They shape the way that we see others. They color our choices. They not just gently but persistently. In one direction or another. Paul writes to Timothy, run from anything that stimulates youthful lusts. Instead, pursue righteous living, faithfulness, love, and peace. Enjoy the companionship of those who call on the Lord with pure hearts. Two Timothy chapter two, verse 22. There's urgency in that first, isn't there? Run. Not argue. Not negotiate. Not manage. Just run. Because some thoughts just aren't worth sitting with. They don't need unpacking. They need convicting. But Paul doesn't stop there. He doesn't just tell us what to flee. He also tells us what to follow. To run towards something better, towards righteousness, towards faith, love and peace. Towards Jesus. I've learned this in my own walk. When I dwell on bitterness, it doesn't stay small. It grows. It infects how I see people, how I read situations, how I pray. Even though stop praying. But when I dwell on grace, something shifts. I see God's hand, even in hard places. I begin to trust again. It's not about forcing positivity. It's about feeding the right thoughts. Because what we feed grows in the Salvation Army. We often see this in our work with people seeking freedom from addiction or trauma. They can't always change everything at once, but they can choose a different thought. They can step into a safe place, into kindness, into truth. And that first step is the beginning of healing. So what are you filling your mind with? What are you watching? What are you reading? What are you scrolling through? Who are you spending time with? Because we don't just run from temptation. We run towards a better way. That's the grace in today's verse. It's not about guilt or shame. It's about direction. Paul invites us not just to resist sin, but to pursue what's right. Not just to survive, but to thrive. So maybe today it's time to take stock. Is what you're dwelling on, drawing you nearer to God or pulling you further away. You don't have to change everything overnight, but you can make a shift. You can begin to start feeding your mind with truth, with Scripture, with grace filled voices, with Christ centered thoughts. And run with those who call in the Lord with pure hearts. Companionship matters. We weren't made to fight this alone. Think about this today. What thought has been looping around in your mind lately? And is it drawing you closer to God or pulling you away? Let's pray. Lord, help me notice what I dwell on. Give me the courage to run from thoughts that drag me down. And chase after those that lift me up. Surround me with companions who help me love you more. Fix my mind on what is good and true. In Jesus name, Amen. Join me back here tomorrow as we think about how to protect our minds.