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.
- Romans 8:5 (NIV)
There are a lot of things I love in life — my husband, my cats,
music, reading, motorcycles, quiet moments, and little things that make life
feel full.
But something I’ve learned over time is this: what we put in often comes back out.
Years ago, I worked in a factory where we were allowed to wear Walkmans during the day. (That sentence alone might age me a little.)
I quickly figured out that fast-paced music helped me work faster. The beat kept me moving, helped the hours pass, and gave energy to repetitive work.
But faster music didn’t always come with uplifting lyrics.
And without realizing it, what I listened to throughout the day began affecting my mood.
The same thing happens with books. Mystery novels or crime stories may be entertaining, but sometimes I notice they leave me feeling uneasy, nervous, or more on edge than before.
Even riding my motorcycle reflects my state of mind more than I once realized. Riding through heavy traffic feels different than riding an open road. One carries tension. The other feels freeing.
And while there’s something oddly fitting about hearing “Highway to Hell” on the way to a job you dislike, there came a point where I started listening to Christian radio while driving.
And honestly, there are times it completely shifts my perspective.
A worship song. A scripture shared between songs. A reminder of truth when my mind has been racing.
It changes the atmosphere inside me.
Because what fills our minds doesn’t stay there.
It shapes our thoughts, influences our emotions, affects our reactions, and slowly becomes part of the lens through which we see life.
A Spirit-focused life doesn’t happen by accident.
It grows through small daily choices — what we listen to, what we dwell on, what we allow to take root in our hearts.
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Daily Inspiration from the Bible
- Romans 8:5 (NIV)
But something I’ve learned over time is this: what we put in often comes back out.
Years ago, I worked in a factory where we were allowed to wear Walkmans during the day. (That sentence alone might age me a little.)
I quickly figured out that fast-paced music helped me work faster. The beat kept me moving, helped the hours pass, and gave energy to repetitive work.
But faster music didn’t always come with uplifting lyrics.
And without realizing it, what I listened to throughout the day began affecting my mood.
The same thing happens with books. Mystery novels or crime stories may be entertaining, but sometimes I notice they leave me feeling uneasy, nervous, or more on edge than before.
Even riding my motorcycle reflects my state of mind more than I once realized. Riding through heavy traffic feels different than riding an open road. One carries tension. The other feels freeing.
And while there’s something oddly fitting about hearing “Highway to Hell” on the way to a job you dislike, there came a point where I started listening to Christian radio while driving.
And honestly, there are times it completely shifts my perspective.
A worship song. A scripture shared between songs. A reminder of truth when my mind has been racing.
It changes the atmosphere inside me.
Because what fills our minds doesn’t stay there.
It shapes our thoughts, influences our emotions, affects our reactions, and slowly becomes part of the lens through which we see life.
A Spirit-focused life doesn’t happen by accident.
It grows through small daily choices — what we listen to, what we dwell on, what we allow to take root in our hearts.
Daily Inspiration from the Bible
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