I know you may need God to answer your prayers today. These scriptures will change your day and change your mindset. God’s supply is coming.
God does answer prayers –
He has given you this promise-
” He will supply “
Ezekiel 12:28, “Therefore say to them, ‘This is what the Sovereign Lord says: None of my words will be delayed any longer; whatever I say will be fulfilled, declares the Sovereign Lord.’”
no more delay.
The delay is not going to last any longer. God is going to meet your needs according to His supply and his riches in glory. .
You can depend on what God says –
Gods’ Word is trustworthy because He is trustworthy.
Don’t get tangled up in circumstances – put your focus back where it needs to be, and that is on God’s Word, God’s promise.
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God’s Word says in Joel 2:25, “And I will restore to you the years that the locust hath eaten, the cankerworm, and the caterpillar, and the Palmer worm,”
God restores what has been taken. He will restore to you the years….it is a long period of time of loss.
Restoration Brings Something Back to Its Designed Strength and Purpose Restoration is not returning to what was, it is about returning to what God intended. God does not restore simply to comfort you. He restores to fill his purpose. He heals to reposition,
He rebuilds to complete Destiny. Restoration is always tied to intention.
God is aware of the loss. Of The thief who has stolen from you.
John 10:10, “For the thief comes to steal, kill and destroy but I have come to give you life and more abundantly.”
Restoration is different than replacing.
God’s restoration is far above and so much more than what was taken. Again in the scripture Joel 2:25, God says “He will restore the years that the locus has eaten.” The crops that were demolished. The work, the planting, the tending, watering and gardening. All of it was destroyed. God won’t replace that particular crop.
But He does say that He will restore.
Restore means “return (someone or something) to a former condition, place, or position:” (Oxford Language Dictionary)
God takes the ashes, the remains of what was, and He creates something of beauty.
I have experienced this. Where grief and sorrow threaten to destroy you and you can barely breathe. God who is the God of all comfort comes and walks through the grief and heart ache with you.
Isaiah 53:3-5, ”He was despised and rejected by men, a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief; and as one from whom men hide their faces he was despised, and we esteemed him not.”
“Surely he has borne our griefs and carried our sorrows; yet we esteemed him stricken, smitten by God, and afflicted.
5 But he was pierced for our transgressions; he was crushed for our iniquities upon him was the chastisement that brought us peace, and with his wounds we are healed.”
Jesus himself was a man of sorrows and acquainted with grief. It is because of His death on the cross, where He bore all of our sins, He also bore our griefs and carried our sorrows.
In verse 5 it says because of this crushing, we can also be healed. That our wounds from the heartbreak, the grief and sorrows, He carried them. And He brought healing to us when He died on the cross.
He already has done all He is able to do.
On the cross. It was finished.
Before our heartache in this life, He already provided a way for our hearts to be healed.
He already provided a way for beauty to happen after the ashes.
He has already provided a way for us to be comforted.
He comforts us in ALL our affliction. All of it.
2 Corinthians 1:3-5, “Blessed be the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Father of mercies and God of all comfort, 4 who comforts us in all our affliction, so that we may be able to comfort those who are in any affliction, with the comfort with which we ourselves are comforted by God. 5 For as we share abundantly in Christ’s sufferings, so through Christ we share abundantly in comfort too.” (ESV)
Let’s look at Isaiah 53 again. (Easy to Read Version Bible)
4 The fact is, it was our suffering he took on himself; he bore our pain. But we thought that God was punishing him, that God was beating him for something he did. 5 But he was being punished for what we did. He was crushed because of our guilt. He took the punishment we deserved, and this brought us peace. We were healed because of his pain.”
Isaiah 61 “To console those who mourn in Zion, To give them beauty for ashes, The oil of joy for mourning, The garment of praise for the spirit of heaviness; That they may be called trees of righteousness, The planting of the Lord, that He may be glorified.”
What does the garment of praise mean ? It means as we begin to praise the Lord, because He is holy, worthy of all our praise something begins to happen. The heaviness that we have been carrying, and feeling deep with in our hearts, our soul, our spirit, turns into something that has purpose. It is joy.
Isaiah 61:3 in the Easy to Read Version Bible-
“I will take away the ashes on their head, and I will give them a crown. I will take away their sadness, and I will give them the oil of happiness. I will take away their sorrow, and I will give them celebration clothes.”
It does not make sense.
But it is God’s game plan, His protocol for comforting us.
His presence brings healing. Our worship brings us into His presence. It is His protocol.
His Holy Spirit gives us the oil of joy. For our mourning.
Jesus endured our griefs and sorrows on the cross. He already has endured-
One last thought:
When we ask Jesus into our hearts and to forgive us of all our sins, that we believe He is the Son of God – that salvation prayer is done with our mouth and our words. And something happens. We are saved and Jesus comes into our lives and everything is different.
When we are filled with the Holy Spirit and begin to experience His presence and we speak in a heavenly language- that prayer is done with our mouth and our words.
And something happens. We are filled with the very presence of God, His Holy Spirit that Jesus speaks of in John 14.
John 14:15-17“If you love Me, keep My commandments. 16 And I will pray the Father, and He will give you another Helper, that He may abide with you forever— 17 the Spirit of truth, whom the world cannot receive, because it neither sees Him nor knows Him; but you know Him, for He dwells with you and will be in you.”
When we put on the garment of praise that praise is done with our mouth and our words. And something happens. We are exchanging our heaviness with praise. Sorrow that seeks to destroy us is now being replaced with praise. Purposely. Not frivolously. Not done out of a lack of honor or respect but praise is done because of our honor for God’s Word and His protocol.
I have a good word for you today. It’s a direction word and it’s a word of Hope.
Whatever you are needing from God, know that He has a good plan for you. It’s not evil.
God is a good God and the devil is a bad devil, and we don’t mix him and God up.
God has given us His promise that if we fix our mind, that’s our part, It’s us turning our focus and our attention on Him in His word, We can experience life and we can experience, peace. It isn’t a fairytale, It isn’t pie in the sky thinking, it Is a determining choice, an intentional choice, To focus our thinking on the promises of God.
Do you have peace in your thoughts? Are your emotions ruled by what people say, Things that happen, Or maybe lack that you are experiencing?
God says in His Word, that He has promised that your needs, your hearts desires will be met when you come to Him, trust Him, believe in Him and fix your focus on Him.
John 10:10, “But I have come to give you life and life, more abundant.”
To experience the abundant life that God is promising here takes the believer, following what God says to do. God’s protocol always takes obedience.
Romans 8:6
“To be spiritually minded is life and peace.”
What God is saying
A mind governed by the Spirit experiences: spiritual life and inner peace-
What You Set Your Mind On Shapes Your Life
Romans 8:5
“Those who live according to the Spirit set their minds on the things of the Spirit.”
What God is saying
Your focus determines your direction.
Conviction and Clarity in the Mind
Romans 14:5
“Let each be fully persuaded in his own mind.”
What God is saying
Believers should live with thoughtful conviction grounded in Scripture.
to experience the promises from God realize number one that God is not a liar. Numbers 23:19, “God is not a man that he should lie…”
He is faithful and trustworthy…,” Psalm 145:13-15
“He has spoken, and what he has spoken will be done.” Ezekiel 12:25, 28
Final Encouragement
The Promise of a Renewed Mind
God does not leave believers struggling with confusion, fear, or instability.
Through His Word and Spirit He promises: the mind of Christ, a sound mind, a renewed mind, a peaceful mind, and a spiritually focused mind.
As we fill our thoughts with God’s truth, our thinking becomes aligned with His promises.
And when the mind is aligned with God, faith becomes strong, peace becomes steady, and life becomes directed by His wisdom.
The believer who fixes their mind on God’s Word will walk in strength, clarity, and peace.
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As you meditate on these Scriptures, you will begin to see how God’s Word brings peace, clarity, and encouragement to your thoughts.
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“For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power and of love and of a sound mind.”
What God is saying
Fear does not come from God. The Spirit He gives produces: power, love, self-control, and mental stability
When you start your day with the power, filled words of God that strengthens your faith and changes your mind set.
Faith Principle
When fear attacks the mind, believers can stand on this promise: God has given me a sound mind.
4. The Mind Must Be Renewed-
This is a daily process a daily choice of what you focus on what you think about and replacing thoughts of depression, oppression, sorrow, and anxiety with what God‘s word promises.
His word is always the plum line where you go back to what you lean on, what you remind yourself of.
Romans 12:2
“Do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
What God is saying-
Transformation happens when the mind is renewed by God’s truth. But you must be the one that listens to God‘s word, reads God‘s word and gives it a framework within your life to build on.
As believers meditate on Scripture, their thinking begins to align with God’s will.
Faith Principle
A renewed mind leads to a transformed life.
5. God Renews the Spirit of Our Mind
Ephesians 4:23
“Be renewed in the spirit of your mind.”
What God is saying-
God continually refreshes and restores the believer’s inner thinking and attitudes. His words are faithful and true.
Find out workable steps to scripturally ‘Have the Mind of Christ’.
A Deeper Study: The Mind of Christ – If you’ve ever desired to go deeper in your understanding of how God renews the mind – I want to personally invite you to explore something I’ve created from years of studying these scriptures.
The Mind of Christ is a Scripture-based Bible study companion designed to help you:
• Strengthen your faith through God’s Word
• Align your thoughts with His truth
• Grow in peace, clarity, and spiritual understanding This study expands on the very Scriptures in your free resource and guides you through teaching, reflection, prayer, and practical application.
God doesn’t want you to live in fear every day of your life! What if this or that happens? Or panic when a diagnosis comes. He is telling you ahead of time “I’ve not given you a spirit of fear, but of a sound mind a mind that you have control of . A mind that when standing on the Word of God walks through a diagnosis, a challenging situation, a fearful situation with confidence because God goes before you, God is with you, God will never forsake you!
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Every believer walks through seasons of pressure, uncertainty, and spiritual tension. We gain insight from God’s Word, and answers. There are moments when life feels surrounded—by unanswered prayers, difficult circumstances, or prolonged waiting.
Habakkuk himself stood in this place. He saw injustice. He felt the weight of unanswered questions. He was not passive—he was pressing.
Scripture reveals this tension:
“O Lord, how long shall I cry, and You will not hear?” — Habakkuk 1:2
“We are hard-pressed on every side, yet not crushed…” — 2 Corinthians 4:8
This is where faith is tested—not in ease, but in the waiting.
The Word: God Always Speaks Into the Struggle
Habakkuk made a decision that every believer must make:
“I will stand upon my watch…”
This is not passive waiting. This is intentional positioning.
He chose:
To stay in place
To stay attentive
To stay expectant for God’s voice
Because the turning point in every situation begins with God’s Word.
Romans 10:17: “Faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God.”
God’s Word is not just information—it is activation.
The Direction: God Gives Instruction, Not Escape
Notice something powerful:
Habakkuk did not run away. He did not abandon his post. He did not look for relief outside of God.
He stayed.
And God met him there.
Psalm 37:23: “The steps of a good man are ordered by the Lord.”
God’s direction is often:
Stay faithful
Stay planted
Stay obedient
Because breakthrough is not found in escape—it is found in alignment.
The Shift: Mindset, Heart, and Direction Change
When God speaks, something shifts.
1. A Shift in Mindset
Fear gives way to faith. Confusion gives way to clarity.
Isaiah 26:3: “You will keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on You.”
2. A Shift in Heart
Doubt is replaced with trust. Striving is replaced with surrender.
Proverbs 3:5-6: “Trust in the Lord with all your heart… and He shall direct your paths.”
3. A Shift in Direction
What once felt uncertain becomes ordered. What once felt blocked begins to open.
This is the power of obedience to God’s Word.
The Purpose: God Meets You Where You Stand
Habakkuk’s answer came at his post.
Not somewhere else. Not in a different season. Not through a different path.
But right where he stood—in faithfulness.
Psalm 16:11: “In Your presence is fullness of joy…”
God’s purpose is not just to solve the problem— It is to draw you into His presence, refine your faith, and align you with His plan.
His presence is where your peace comes. It’s where direction comes. His presence always brings peace to an unsettled heart..
The Breakthrough: God’s Outcome is Always Greater
When God responds, His outcome exceeds expectation.
Ephesians 3:20: “Now to Him who is able to do exceedingly abundantly above all that we ask or think…”
This is the promise:
God’s answer is greater than your plan
God’s timing is better than your expectation
God’s outcome brings His glory and your good
The Call to Every Believer
Stand your watch.
Stay faithful in your place. Stay attentive to His voice. Stay anchored in His Word.
Because:
Your struggle is not the end
God’s Word is already in motion
Your obedience is positioning you
Your breakthrough is coming
Declaration of Faith
I will stand upon my watch. I will not move by fear or frustration. I will wait for the Word of the Lord. My mind is being renewed. My heart is being aligned. My steps are being ordered. And God’s outcome will exceed anything I could imagine.
Closing Encouragement
Stand where God has placed you. Watch for His Word. Respond in obedience.
He will come. He will speak. And He will bring you into His perfect outcome.
The Struggle: Distractions, Fatigue, and Losing Focus. At the end of the day most of us are worn out and experiencing fatigue. It may be hard to think about making dinner, folding laundry that’s still in the dryer, helping the kids with homework and paying that bill that has to be paid, much less thinking about what you’re thinking about!
The enemy does not always try to stop you—he often tries to distract you.
If he can fill your life with enough noise, busyness, and pressure, he can weaken your focus and drain your strength.
You may recognize this in your own life:
Starting your day without time in the Word, Feeling spiritually tired even when physically active. Knowing what to do, but struggling to remain consistent-
But here is the truth:
God does not leave you in that place. He meets you there.
God’s Promise: Strength for Every Season
When you feel weak, overwhelmed, or uncertain—God speaks directly into that place with strength and assurance:
Isaiah 41:10 (NKJV)
“Fear not, for I am with you;
Be not dismayed, for I am your God.
I will strengthen you,
Yes, I will help you,
I will uphold you with My righteous right hand.”
This is not a distant promise—it is a present reality.
God says:
I am with you I will strengthen you I will help you I will uphold you
You are not left to figure life out on your own.
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You are not called to drift—you are called to run.
You are not called to be overwhelmed—you are called to be strengthened.
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You are not alone in your journey—God Himself is with you, helping you, guiding you, and empowering you every step of the way.
What happens to you when times get hard? Prayers that haven’t been answered yet, a financial disaster, relationship disaster, even a marriage collapse ?
What happens in your mind what happens in your spirit?
Deuteronomy 31:8, “And the Lord, He is the One who goes before you. He will be with you, He will not leave you nor forsake you; do not fear nor be dismayed.”
Deuteronomy 31:8 in Hebrew (וַיהוָ֞ה ה֣וּא׀ הַהֹלֵ֣ךְ לְפָנֶ֗יךָ) translates to a promise that Yahweh Himself goes before you, acts as a present companion, and will not abandon or fail you. It encourages courage and lack of fear during transitions, assuring that God is already present in the future and will not forsake his people.
Lo Yarpekhah Lo Ya’azvekha (לֹ֥א יַרְפְּךָ֖ וְלֹ֥א יַעַזְבֶ֑ךָּ): “He will not relax/fail you nor abandon/forsake you.” This implies He will not loosen His grip or abandon his responsibilities toward his people
We know that God Will Never Leave You, But how do you avoid emotional collapse or anger at God turning these times when life seems so unfair? Where is He when you face these difficulties?
His Word promises He is with us, He is Emmanuel, “God with us.”
God is faithful. As a believer you prayed and said the words “ Jesus be my Savior.” Everything changed from the moment on.
Saying these words as a prayer “God, I believe you I put my trust in you and I believe you are faithful,” Is a decision you are making ahead of time. Ahead of a rough season and ahead of difficult circumstances you may face. You are prayerfully drawing a line in the sand-
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I pray for you every day and pray that God will answer your prayers, that God will help you. That God will give you the breakthrough that you’ve been asking for.
Even in difficult seasons—when life feels uncertain or heavy—God remains faithful.
Each day it is good to say God is faithful. God is with me. God is not going to leave me to face this on my own.God is strengthening me. His Holy Spirit is deep within me and He has provided everything I need to face this situation. To Find out what I need to find out so that I can do what I need to do. I am not in the dark because His word brings light to my path. I don’t need to panic or fall apart. I need to call on His name and stand on His word, that’s where my strength is because that’s where His presence is.
Deuteronomy 31:6 (NKJV)
“He will not leave you nor forsake you.”
Jeremiah 33:3 (NKJV)
“Call to Me, and I will answer you…”
God is not distant.
He is present.
He is listening.
He is responding.
When you call on Him, He answers—not always by removing the challenge immediately, but by strengthening you within it.
A strong spiritual life is not built in one moment.
It is built one day at a time…
One prayer at a time…
One scripture at a time.
The way you think shapes the way you live.
Matthew 22:37, “I love the Lord with all my heart, soul, and mind.”
The day you found Christ, you made a decision. That decision began with a thought, The prayer of salvation is an intentional choice to choose Jesus Christ as your Savior.
You intentionally choose Jesus, and with your mouth, your words, you prayed for Salvation to come to you. And then God saved, For Gabe, Cleansed your heart from sin, And everything changed.
It started in your mind with a thought. But salvation would not have come if you would not have chosen to live for Jesus and to pray the prayer and make the choice and shift your mindset from a self-centered life to a Christ centered life.
Your thoughts lead your life. That’s why this teaching on the mind of Christ can be so pivotal and life-changing to every believer. There are simple steps that God has given us to follow to daily live for him. Prioritizing time with the Lord is pivotal.
Serve God With a Willing Mind
1 Chronicles 28:9, “Serve Him with a loyal heart and a willing mind.”
What God is saying
God values sincerity and wholehearted devotion.
A Mind to Work
Nehemiah 4:6, “For the people had a mind to work.”
What God is saying
Faith also produces determination and diligence.
A Free Resource to Strengthen Your Faith
If you would like to begin renewing your mind through Scripture right away, I would love to send you a free resource to encourage your walk with the Lord.
This free download includes a carefully selected collection of Scriptures focused on renewing the mind—designed to help you reflect on God’s promises and strengthen your faith each day.
As you meditate on these Scriptures, you will begin to see how God’s Word brings peace, clarity, and encouragement to your thoughts.
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In The Mind of Christ, you will discover what Scripture reveals about the power of a renewed mind and how God transforms your thinking through His Word.
This Bible study will guide you into a deeper understanding of:
What it means to have the mind of Christ
How to renew your mind daily through Scripture
The connection between your thoughts, your faith, and your spiritual growth
How to walk in peace, clarity, and confidence in every season
Practical ways to align your thinking with God’s truth and promises
As you meditate on God’s Word, your thinking will begin to change—and as your thinking changes, your life will follow.
This is more than a study.
It is an invitation to think differently, believe boldly, and walk in the fullness of God’s purpose.
God has not left you to live with confusion or uncertainty.
He has given you His Word, His Spirit, and the ability to walk with a renewed mind.
You have been given the mind of Christ.
To God Be All the Glory,
Deborah (Mills) Booth
Vist dickmillsministries.org weekly for continual Bible study and devotional resources, free resources paid Bible study resources and a good word for you.
Be sure to sign up for our weekly newsletter. We believe God‘s word is forever settled in heaven and just like John 1:1 say,s” in the beginning was the word and the word was with God, and the word was God” we believe that the word of God brings the powerful presence of God into our daily life and breathes life into every believer so that every believer can live the life that they’re meant to live.
Follow us on our website/blog. We are bringing Christian Living – a Game Plan for Life each week for the next several weeks! I think you will enjoy it and get a kick out of real life stories.
We have books to help you grow in faith, be strong in the Lord, and be a determined believer that never gives up never quits, never walks away and always lives for Jesus.
There are days, weeks, even months in life when it feels like too much.
Too many demands.
Too many distractions.
Hebrews 12:1, “let us lay aside every weight, and the sin which so easily ensnares us,and let us run with endurance the race that is set before us,”
Too many pressures pulling your focus away from what truly matters.
You may feel stretched thin—trying to keep up, trying to stay strong, trying to remain faithful—yet inwardly sensing that something is off. Not because you don’t love God, but because the pace of life has crowded out the place of God.
Hebrews 12:2, “looking unto Jesus, the author and finisher of our faith, who for the joy that was set before Him endured the cross, despising the shame, and has sat down at the right hand of the throne of God.”
Fixing our eyes on Jesus….
Run Your Race with Purpose: Strengthened to Finish Well
Yet this is the quiet struggle many believers face:
Not a lack of desire… but a lack of intentional alignment.
Purposely planning time to seek, to pray, to plan the day prioritizing the Lord.
Without realizing it, time gets spent on what is urgent rather than what is eternal.
Energy is poured into things that do not strengthen your spirit.
And slowly, the race you are called to run begins to feel heavier than it should.
But God never intended for you to live overwhelmed, distracted, or spiritually depleted. You are not meant to hold together what God promises to hold together-
Colossians 1:17, “In Him all things hold together.”
He has called you to run your race with endurance, strength, and purpose.
The Call: Run with Intention
Scripture reminds us that our life in Christ is not passive—it is purposeful.
Hebrews 12:1, “…let us run with endurance the race that is set before us.” (NKJV)
A race where:
Distractions are laid aside,
Weights are removed,
Priorities are realigned
Matthew 6:33, “Seek FIRST the Kingdom of God…”
Living for God requires intention. It requires choosing what matters most—even when everything else is competing for your attention.
A Good Word for You
You are not called to drift—you are called to run.
You are not called to be overwhelmed—you are called to be strengthened.
You are not alone in your journey—God Himself is with you, helping you, guiding you, and empowering you every step of the way.
Run your race with purpose.
Stay anchored in His Word.
And finish strong.
“Be strong IN THE LORD…”, Ephesians 6:10 (NKJV)
To God Be All the Glory,
Deborah (Mills) Booth
The Mind of Christ is a Scripture-based Bible study companion designed to help you: • Strengthen your faith through God’s Word • Align your thoughts with His truth • Grow in peace, clarity, and spiritual understanding This study expands on the very Scriptures in your free resource and guides you through teaching, reflection, prayer, and practical application. You can find the book HERE
What do you spend time thinking about? As believers we must deliberately steer our thoughts towards God’s Word, God’s purpose, and God’s Commandments, which leads us towards our destiny.
We know that when thinking about ourselves, our thoughts, turn inward. That can often lead to hopeless feelings or simply feeling lost and without meaning.
The World Walks in Futile Thinking. A stressful or hopeless thought comes and their anxiety is heightened. Whatever is on their schedule for the day consumes their mind.
Ephesians 4:17
“The Gentiles walk in the futility of their mind.”
What God is saying
Without God, the human mind becomes empty, confused, and misdirected. With God, that can change.
When a mind is empty, and not filled with anything especially purposeful, it can be filled with growing concern or doubt.
Doubt in God that He’ll ever come, or upset emotions that lead to an upset heart. Unforgiveness, anxiety, and despair can grow from a mind that is left empty.
An empty mind leaves room to be filled by whatever it hears.
The Bible says that Faith comes by hearing, but so do other things.
Fear comes by hearing.
What do you purposely think on each day? Do you have a plan for thoughts that lead you astray?
Faith Principle
Believers are called to live differently—with wisdom that comes from God.
7. Believers Are Called to Think Like Christ
Philippians 2:5
“Let this mind be in you which was also in Christ Jesus.”
What God is saying
God invites believers to adopt the mindset of Christ—humility, obedience, love, and trust in the Father.
Faith Principle
The more we follow Christ, the more our thinking reflects His character.
A Deeper Study: The Mind of Christ
If you’ve ever desired to go deeper in your understanding of how God renews the mind, I want to personally invite you to explore something I’ve created from years of studying these Scriptures.
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Sorrow that seeks to destroy us is now being replaced with praise. Purposely. Not frivolously. Not done out of a lack of honor or respect but praise is done because of our honor for God’s Word and His protocol.
What You Set Your Mind On Shapes Your Life-
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What do you spend time thinking about? 
