Divine Dispatch
Romans 8:6
Peace Makers: Choosing the Right Thoughts
Verse Of The Day:
"The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace." (Romans 8:6)
Imagine you’re in a garden full of beautiful flowers. The sun is shining, and everything feels peaceful and calm. Now imagine a garden overgrown with weeds, where nothing can grow properly. That’s what it’s like when we think about good things versus bad things. Romans 8:6 tells us that when we let God’s Spirit guide our thoughts, it’s like choosing to live in that beautiful, peaceful garden.
Our minds are powerful! The things we think about can either bring us closer to God’s peace or fill us with worry and sadness. When we focus on things that are good, kind, and loving—like how much God loves us, or how we can help others—our hearts fill up with God’s peace. But if we only think about selfish or hurtful things, it’s like planting weeds in our minds, and that can make us feel bad inside.
The good news is that God’s Spirit is always there to help us choose the right thoughts. When we ask Him to guide our minds, He helps us find peace and joy, no matter what’s happening around us.
Peaceful Thoughts Garden:
Create a “Peaceful Thoughts Garden” at home! Get a piece of paper and draw a garden with flowers. On each flower, write or draw something that brings you peace or makes you feel close to God, like “Jesus loves me,” “Helping others,” or “Thanking God for my family.” Put this garden where you can see it every day to remind you to fill your mind with good, peaceful thoughts. This helps you focus on what really matters and lets God’s peace grow in your heart.
Time For A Prayer:
Dear Jesus, thank You for helping us choose thoughts that bring us peace. Please guide our minds so that we can focus on what is good and true. Help us to fill our hearts with Your love and to share that love with others. May Your Spirit lead us to a life full of peace and joy. Amen.
Keep planting good thoughts, Faith Force Peace Makers! Until our next Divine Dispatch, let God’s Spirit guide your mind and fill your heart with peace. Remember, the more we think about what’s good, the more our lives will bloom with God’s love.