Notes of Faith October 16, 2026
Minding the Mind
Who has put wisdom in the mind? Or who has given understanding to the heart?
Job 38:36
Your brain is composed of about 60% fat, floats in cerebrospinal fluid, and weighs about three pounds. It contains 86 billion neurons, consumes 20% of your body’s energy, and operates at speeds of 268 miles per hour.
Recommended Reading:
Romans 8:7-11
The most important thing about your brain though is the thoughts that dominate it. The Bible says, “Those who live according to the flesh have their minds set on what the flesh desires; but those who live in accordance with the Spirit have their minds set on what the Spirit desires. The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace” (Romans 8:5-6 NIV).
We must make a conscious effort to fill our mind with Scripture—to read it, study it, and memorize it. We need to meditate on the words of the Bible from Genesis to Revelation. God will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are fixed on Him (see Isaiah 26:3). It is our God who can put wisdom in our minds and understanding in our hearts.
Rom 12:2
do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.
Deut 30:14
the word is very near you, in your mouth and in your heart, that you may observe it.
Josh 1:8-9
This book of the law shall not depart from your mouth, but you shall meditate on it day and night, so that you may be careful to do according to all that is written in it; for then you will make your way prosperous, and then you will have success.
1 Chron 28:9
"As for you, my son Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with a whole heart and a willing mind; for the Lord searches all hearts, and understands every intent of the thoughts. If you seek Him, He will let you find Him; but if you forsake Him, He will reject you forever.
Ps 26:2
Examine me, O Lord, and try me;
Test my mind and my heart.
Ps 16:7
I will bless the Lord who has counseled me;
Indeed, my mind instructs me in the night.
Jer 17:10
"I, the Lord, search the heart,
I test the mind
Matt 22:37-38
YOU SHALL LOVE THE LORD YOUR GOD WITH ALL YOUR HEART, AND WITH ALL YOUR SOUL, AND WITH ALL YOUR MIND.'
Our minds are working all the time according to their design by God, to continue the life God has given us. Let us fill our mind with thoughts of God, His perfect will, His love for mankind, His Word and commands for a righteous and holy life. May you be exceedingly blessed as you focus your mind on God today and every day!
Pastor Dale