Hello again. I wonder what's been filling your mind this week. Maybe it's that sharp words that someone said to you, or a weight that you've carried for just far too long. Or a quiet fear about what's ahead. Now thoughts can spiral quickly. Coming. And when they do, it's easy to feel stuck, even overwhelmed. But here's the truth. Mental health doesn't begin in the body. It begins in the mind. And that's why Scripture speaks directly to what we think about. Not once, but often. In Philippians chapter four verse eight. Paul urges, fix your thoughts on what is true and honorable, and right and pure and lovely and admirable. And the writer of Hebrews puts it even more simply think of all the hostility Jesus endured. Then you won't become weary and give up. Hebrews chapter 12, verse three. Now, this isn't about pretending that everything's fine. It's not about pushing your negative thoughts down or pretending that they're just not there. It's about refocusing. Reorienting. It's the path from anxious, spiraling to anchor to peace. Think about it. Jesus knew pain. He was misunderstood. Betrayed. Rejected. He faced grief, loss, and the weight of the cross. But he didn't give up. And when we fix our eyes on him, something changes. We begin to see life through a different lens. We remember that we're not alone. That we're part of something bigger. That there is grace for today and hope for tomorrow. In my ministry, I've met many who are silently fighting mental battles depression, anxiety, burnout, grief. And I have to be honest, devotionals like this one don't fix those struggles. But I have seen this. When someone sits quietly, when they open their Bible, when they whisper Jesus name, something shifts. Not always overnight. But the battle does begin to turn. Not with louder prayers, but with quiet to trust. So today, can I encourage you when your thoughts start racing, when your chest tightens. When your fears crowd in. Pause. Don't zone out. Don't reach for distraction. Don't scroll endlessly. Instead, name the thought and bring it to Jesus. He's not shocked by your fear. He's not put off by your pain. He's been there and he's still here. He'll hold your heart steady if you let him fix your mind on peace. Think about this. What thought is weighing on your mind today? And what would it look like to give it to Jesus? Let's pray for the final time this week. Lord Jesus, thank you for enduring pain and hostility. For my sake. But I feel weary. Help me to remember you. Teach me to fix my mind on your love, your truth, and your strength. God, my thoughts quieten my fears and lead me into your peace. Amen. Until next time, fix your thoughts on Jesus and walk in his peace. And may God bless you.