A Clear Mind
Monday, May 20
A Clear Mind
Enjoy what you have rather than desiring what you don’t have. Just dreaming about nice things is meaningless—like chasing the wind. Ecclesiastes 6:9
In our fast-paced, modern world, it’s all too easy to develop a divided, unfocused mind. We’re constantly bombarded with distractions, each vying for our attention and promising fulfillment. The problem with a divided, unfocused mind is that it is, as we would say today, all over the place, seeking fulfillment in a host of things, pursuing a wide variety of goals, but rarely, if ever, coming to grips with the pursuit of revealed truth. We become like a ship tossed about by the waves, never finding a firm anchor. Our spiritual life suffers as we chase after temporary pleasures and miss out on the eternal truths that God has revealed to us.
Jesus calls us to a different way of living. He invites us to focus our hearts and minds on Him, the source of all truth and fulfillment. In Matthew 6:33, He instructs us to “seek first the kingdom of God and His righteousness, and all these things will be added to you.” When we prioritize our relationship with God and pursue His truth, everything else falls into place.
To avoid the perils of a divided mind, we must intentionally set our focus on God. This means spending time in His Word, seeking His presence in prayer, and aligning our goals with His will. It requires us to let go of the distractions that pull us away from Him and to commit ourselves to the pursuit of His truth.
As we do this, we will find that our minds become clearer, our hearts more at peace, and our lives more purposeful. We will experience the fulfillment that comes from living according to God’s revealed truth and embracing His eternal perspective.
Prayer for today: Father, we confess that our minds often become divided and unfocused as we chase after the many distractions of this world. Help us to set our hearts and minds on You, seeking first Your kingdom and Your righteousness. Give us the wisdom to discern what is truly important and the strength to pursue Your revealed truth above all else. In Your presence, may we find the peace, clarity, and fulfillment that our souls long for. In Jesus’ name, Amen.