Mental health begins in the mind - not the body - and that’s why what we dwell on deeply affects our peace.
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In today’s Battle Drill Devotional podcast, we explore how Scripture guides us to guard our mental health by paying attention to our thoughts. The Bible doesn’t shy away from our inner battles. In Philippians 4:8, Paul urges us to fix our thoughts on what is “true, honourable, right, pure, lovely, and admirable.” And in Hebrews 12:3 (NLT), we are reminded to “think of all the hostility Jesus endured… then you won’t become weary and give up.” These verses are more than memory verses - they are lifelines when anxiety, fear, or grief flood the mind.
Jesus himself knew pain, betrayal, and sorrow. Yet he did not give up. When we fix our eyes on him, something shifts. We see life differently. We remember we are not alone, and that grace is still within reach. In The Salvation Army, we walk daily with people silently battling depression, burnout, and stress. We know devotionals don’t erase those struggles. But we’ve also seen how choosing to fix the mind on Jesus can be a turning point.
This episode gently but powerfully encourages you to pause, name the thoughts weighing on you, and surrender them to Christ. It’s not about distraction or denial - it’s about anchoring in peace. If you feel overwhelmed, let this moment be the one where you take your thoughts to the One who holds them best.
📖 Scripture References: Philippians 4:8; Hebrews 12:3 (NLT)
🎧 Listen now and invite Jesus into your thinking today.
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