Have you ever caught yourself thinking something and wondered, “Where did that come from?” A flicker of insecurity. A quiet judgment. A lie you didn’t even know was on repeat. The truth is, what happens in your mind doesn’t stay in your mind—it quietly shapes the rest of your life. That’s why Scripture doesn’t just call us to change our behavior; it calls us to be transformed by the renewing of our minds (Romans 12:2). God isn’t just interested in what you do—He’s deeply invested in how you think.

Jesus made it clear: loving God with your mind is just as vital as loving Him with your heart (Matthew 22:37). Our thoughts are more than background noise—they are often the starting point of spiritual battles. Before we ever act selfishly, pridefully, or sinfully, a thought usually paved the way. These thoughts—whether subtle or loud—shape our beliefs about God, ourselves, and others. That’s why Proverbs reminds us, “As a man thinks in his heart, so is he.” Your thought life is a sacred space, and God wants access not to control you, but to free you.

But our minds are constantly being formed—by our upbringing, culture, church experiences, past wounds, and even the enemy of our souls. Most of our thoughts aren’t original. They’re handed to us, absorbed over time, and repeated until they feel like truth. I’ve experienced this firsthand in ministry, absorbing biased perspectives that shaped how I thought about other Christians—even my own family. It wasn’t until God confronted those inherited thoughts that my view began to shift. When your thinking changes, your heart follows.

This is why Scripture tells us to take every thought captive and make it obedient to Christ (2 Corinthians 10:5). That isn’t just a poetic line—it’s a call to action. It means recognizing toxic or untrue thoughts, naming them, testing them against God’s Word, and replacing them with truth. It’s a daily discipline. Not easy. Not quick. But deeply transformative. God’s Word isn’t just there to inform us—it’s there to form us. That’s why I start every morning at the table with God, even when I’m tired or distracted. He’s always there. Waiting. Ready to speak.

So here’s the invitation: Don’t settle for mental autopilot. Don’t accept every thought as truth. Let Scripture be your filter, your sword, your daily anchor. When you renew your mind, your entire life begins to shift—from anxious to peaceful, from scattered to grounded, from striving to resting in who God says you are. God isn’t asking you to think perfectly—just faithfully. And He’s already at the table, waiting to meet you there.