Turn Off The News!



“The steadfast of mind You will keep in perfect peace,Because he trusts in You. Isaiah 26:3

By turning off the news you are not ignoring reality but you are choosing to get rid of distracting  stuff that is happening and therefore cleansing your mind of mostly doomsday and fear scenarios. How can a person maintain peace if he or she is on pins and needles worried about dying? 

All this nonstop needing to know things in our world today is really not that good for your emotional or spiritual health. Instead of tanking up daily on a need to know why not fill up with the Word of God! Satan sure wants you to not read the Bible. Don’t let him be the victor but you take control with the help of the Holy Spirit and intentionally think good things. 

This may be a challenge for those whose normal life is waking up, getting the morning paper, and turning on the news. Try keeping the TV off. Start with prayer. If weather permits sit outside where it is quiet and just talk to God. Leave your mobile devices in the house. Why do you need to be constantly available anyway? Give it a rest and see if you aren’t rested as well. 

PRAYER: I know Satan is the one behind disease and sickness and fear. I choose this day to keep my eyes focused on you and discipline my mind as well to be peaceful. In Jesus’ name. Amen.