Quotes about Mindfulness

How do we disarm anxiety? Stockpile our minds with God thoughts. Draw the logical implication: if birds and flowers fall under the category of God's care, won't He care for us as well? Saturate your heart with the goodness of God.

Write today's worries in sand. Chisel yesterday's victories in stone. Pick up the stone of the past.

Jesus, this anxious, negative thought just wormed its way into my mind. Is it from you? Jesus, who speaks nothing but the truth, says, "No, get away from here, Satan.

He will help you as well, my friend. Guard your thoughts and trust your Father.

Celebrate. Ask. Leave. Meditate. C.A.L.M.

Gratitude is a mindful awareness of the benefits of life. It is the greatest of virtues.

What intentional changes can you make in your daily schedule to ensure that God's character is at the forefront of your mind? How would your demeanor change if you would "dare to believe that good things will happen"?

Celebrate God's goodness. "Rejoice in the Lord always" (v. 4). Ask God for help. "Let your requests be made known to God" (v. 6). Leave your concerns with him. "With thanksgiving…" (v. 6). Meditate on good things. "Think about the things that are good and worthy of praise" (v. 8 NCV). Celebrate. Ask. Leave. Meditate. C.A.L.M.

But the greatest activity of life is well within your dominion. You can choose what you think about.

You cannot control the circumstances, but you can always control what you think of them.

Next time you're in the car, take a look at the stoplights. Use them to help you remember to live for God. On red, remember that Jesus' blood takes away our sins. On yellow, be careful about what you do and say. And on green, praise God every chance you get.

Above all else, guard your heart, for it is the wellspring of life" (Prov. 4:23 NIV).