“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”

Romans 12:2 NIV

Good and gracious God, when we look at the world around us, the news, social media etc. we feel overwhelmed by anxiety, and our thoughts start to spiral.  Father God, please help us change the way we think.  Your thoughts are better than our thoughts, Your ways are better than ours.  You provide hope to the hopeless and strength to the weak.  Help us take every thought captive as we give You our concerns and renew our minds by reminding us of our purpose.  Help us remember that You are near and that You are walking right along with us every day.  In Jesus name, Amen.

“You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; ²³ to be made new in the attitude of your minds; ²⁴ and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness.”

Ephesians 4:22-24 NIV

(This photo was taken in July of 2021 at at Alberta Falls in Rocky Mountain National Park in Colorado)