Sound Mind Set

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Sound Mind Set is a resource for daily, short, guided meditations and reflections to help you be more fully present, connected to yourself and God, and reduce anxiety and stress.

  1. 5h ago

    Tuesday, November 3, 2026

    Psalm 139:13-16 MESSAGE Oh yes, you shaped me first inside, then out;   you formed me in my mother’s womb.I thank you, High God—you’re breathtaking!   Body and soul, I am marvelously made!   I worship in adoration—what a creation!You know me inside and out,   you know every bone in my body;You know exactly how I was made, bit by bit,   how I was sculpted from nothing into something.Like an open book, you watched me grow from conception to birth;   all the stages of my life were spread out before you,The days of my life all prepared   before I’d even lived one day. One thing that is, for sure, being communicated in this passage is the intentionality of a creator creating. Nothing in this passage speaks to accidents. Nothing in this passage speaks to randomness. Everything in this passage speaks of grandeur, beauty and care. In another translation of the first two verses of this passage it reads “You made all the delicate inner parts of my body and knit me together in my mothers womb. Thank you for making me so wonderfully complex your workmanship is marvelous. It’s interesting to think of God as a master craftsman, molding something from the inside out to be so wonderfully complex. Often we look at ourselves and we give ‘complex’ a negative connotation. But in this passage there is honor being attached to complexity. What about you sometimes seems too complex? A lot of us walk around feeling like, at the very best, we are a random addition to the human race, and we discount what makes us different or complex. Not often do we celebrate ourselves as a unique, complex and marvelous workmanships of a master creator. Can you look at yourself and accept that the way you are created, in all your wonderful complexity, points to the intentional, deliberate care of a master creator who believed that this world was better with you in it? Nothing about you or your life is random. Let’s pray together: “Father, while I may struggle to use words about myself like “complex, marvelous, and precious,” thank You that You have expressed those feelings toward me. I want to believe my worth in and through You and I want to receive my identity from You. As above, so below.” - Amen

  2. 1d ago

    Monday, November 2, 2026

    The story is told of Sir Isaac Newton, the famous mathematician and scientist, who had a strong belief in God. One day, Sir Isaac went to a carpentry shop and asked the owner to make a model of our solar system. This model was to be to scale, intricately painted, and designed to resemble, as closely as possible, the actual solar system. Several weeks later, Newton picked up the model, paid for it, and placed it in the center of a table in his house. One day, a friend who was an atheist came to visit. When the man arrived, the model of the solar system caught his eye, and he asked Sir Isaac if he could inspect it more closely. As the friend looked it over, he was awed by the fine craftsmanship and beauty. The friend then asked Newton who had created this wonderful model of the solar system. Sir Isaac promptly replied that no one had made the model but that it had just appeared on his table one day, evidently by accident. Confused, the friend asked the question again, and Newton repeated his answer that the model had come out of thin air. As the friend became frustrated, Sir Isaac then explained the purpose of his answer: If he could not convince his friend that this crude replica of the solar system had “just happened by accident,” how could the friend believe that the real solar system, with all its complex design, could have appeared only by chance? The moral to the story: Design always demands a Designer. (Ephesians 2:10 NLT) For we are God’s masterpiece. He has created us a new in Christ Jesus, so we can do the good things he planned for us long ago. When was the last time you watched your children sleeping? Why do you suppose as parents we do that? Stare lovingly at a perfectly still and peaceful child? It’s because we marvel at how they are created and are a part of us. … Design does indeed demand a Designer. Listen again to this passage as I personalize it for us. Repeat these truths over yourself today. For I am God’s masterpiece. He has created me anew in Christ Jesus, so I can do the good things he planned for me long ago. God has already stated clearly that you are His masterpiece … just like those beautiful kids you love so much. He has declared your worth and identity. He created each of you and placed you together as a family. Pray with me: “Father, I want to accept and receive that I am Your masterpiece, created anew in You to accomplish the things You planned for my life long ago. I claim that same identity and destiny for my incredible kids. Thank You for my life. Thank You for their lives. As above, so below.” - Amen

  3. 4d ago

    Friday, October 30, 2026

    Ecclesiastes 3: 14-15 (MSG) This passage is from the same famous passage that we focused on earlier this week about seasons. I’ve also concluded that whatever God does, that’s the way it’s going to be, always. No addition, no subtraction. God’s done it and that’s it. That’s so we’ll quit asking questions and simply worship in holy fear. Whatever was, is. Whatever will be, is. That’s how it always is with God. Solomon was a great man, a very wealthy man, a man that you would say had it all and had seen it all. As we conclude this week, this passage reminds us of a summary that Solomon has, as he looks on the timing, the seasons and the gifts of God. He concludes that regardless of what we do, God is in control and it’s not our job to try to figure out why but simply worship. Listen to the passage again. I’ve also concluded that whatever God does, that’s the way it’s going to be, always. No addition, no subtraction. God’s done it and that’s it. That’s so we’ll quit asking questions and simply worship in holy fear. Whatever was, is. Whatever will be, is. That’s how it always is with God. Is there a situation, or maybe a person in your life that you just can’t figure out. Is it possible that it’s not your job to figure it out? Is it possible that your job is to surrender it to God and quit asking questions and simply worship Him knowing that, as this passage says. Whatever was, is whatever will be, is. that’s how it always is with God. "Father, thank you for your almighty hand in all of my life. Help me to surrender my time, my focus and my habits to you and your purpose. You do what you will and I will do my best to let go of trying to understand all your reasons. As above, so below." - Amen

  4. 5d ago

    Thursday, October 29, 2026

    Mathew 7:6  (NLT) “Don’t waste what is holy on people who are unholy. Don’t throw your pearls to pigs! They will trample the pearls, then turn and attack you. This is pretty explicit language talking about wasting time and effort. We all have situations in our lives that maybe we’re trying to fix, people that we’re trying to fix. If we’re honest, they are not our situations or people to fix in the first place. Sometimes relationships or situations can become unhealthy and no matter what we say or do, we never see them change. In this passage we reflect on getting very honest with the value proposition of our time. Is there an area in your life that you continue to expend or invest a large amount of your time or focus, that God might be directing you to lighten your efforts? Listen again to this passage with that question in mind. “Don’t waste what is holy on people who are unholy.Don’t throw your pearls to pigs! They will trample the pearls, then turn and attack you. The Bible is clear we are to love all men all the time. This passage is not talking about dismissing the person, seeing them is not worthy. This passage is talking about boundaries, being honest with this question - Is this situation some thing that God has called me to? or am I just expending my own efforts in hopes to gain the outcome that I desire? God‘s desires are different than ours. God uses process, God uses time, sometimes lots of it, to bring people to himself. We seem to want to see results right away. Maybe there’s a situation, or person in your life which you have done your part, and your part was never to see the harvest, but to plant the seed. Is there something in your life that you need to let go of, that you need to be a greater steward of your time with? "Father, thank you for all that you give me. Let me see all people as you see them, all valuable, equally important. Show me how I should see those things which I invest my time and focus into, choosing to hold close that which you have for me, and letting go of that which you don’t. As above, so below." - Amen

  5. 6d ago

    Wednesday, October 28, 2026

    Psalm 46:10 Be still and know that I am God. We reflect on this passage every day in our time together. The importance of stilling our minds, getting present, and knowing God. The essence of this verse is to let go of the awareness of time, demands, expectations and distractions. To get fully present in a moment. We live in a world that is so fast paced, day-to-day our interactions with our kids, people that we encounter, family members can happen so quickly that if we’re not careful we don’t allow ourselves to be fully present in them. In the original Hebrew of this psalm, Be still, the word is harpu, A more literal translation of harpu would be "cause yourselves to let go". Rather than merely being passive, we are instructed to actively let go. To let go of expectation, let go of preconceived thought, let go of distraction. Be fully present, attentive and available. Be still and know that I am God is obviously taking about how we are to be present in the presence of God. Can we apply this same principle to our everyday interactions? Can you think of a time were you look back and said, wait what just happened? Or what did I just say? Or what did you just say? We let our minds get so far ahead of ourselves that often we don’t take time to be fully present, attentive and available. One thing that we know for sure is the time we have here on earth is finite, it’s limited. Like grains of sand in an hourglass when it’s gone it’s gone. Let’s make the most of the moments that we have, Be fully present, attentive and available. Find the beauty in them, find God in them, find connection with those around us in them… Not rush through as if we have unlimited time to spend. "Father, help me to be more present in everyday life. With you, with family, friends and with strangers. Thank you for the time you give us, the opportunities to experience you and others, help me to actively let go of distractions that keep me from all that you have for me, in the moments that I have. As above, so below." - Amen

  6. Oct 27

    Tuesday, October 27, 2026

    Today we will be reading excerpts from Solomon’s famous words in Ecclesiastes 3:1-8 (NLT) For everything there is a season, A time for every activity under heaven. A time to be born and a time to die. A time to plant and a time to harvest. A time to tear down and a time to build up. A time to cry and a time to laugh. A time to grieve and a time to dance. A time to embrace and a time to turn away. A time to search and a time to quit searching. A time to keep and a time to throw away. A time to tear and a time to mend. A time to be quiet and a time to speak. In this famous scripture Solomon is reflecting on the predictable seasons in our life. One thing that we can be sure of is that things change, seasons ebb and flow. How do you go through your life? Do you try to hold on to the good seasons with all your might? Do you try to rush past the troubled season with everything that you are? It’s important to pay attention to the push and pull, the give-and-take, the good and bad that everyone will experience in their life. Listen again to the first verse in this passage this time from the King James version To everything there is a season, A time for every purpose under heaven In this translation the word ‘season’ is related with the word ‘purpose'. Can you look at something good in your life and recognize that it’s a season that has purpose, be grateful for it, but don’t hold on too tight as if it will last forever? Is there something that you’re facing right now that is a real struggle, can you acknowledge the struggle has purpose and also recognize that it won’t last forever? God takes us through ups and downs, all to serve a purpose. Calling us to anchor ourselves in the one thing that never changes, his great love and faithfulness to his children. "Father, Help me to not hold on too tightly to the good seasons, not to rush out of the difficult ones. Allow me to sense your purpose in all of them and hold tightly to you. Thank you that you never change although everything around me will. As Above, so below." - Amen

  7. Oct 26

    Monday, October 26, 2026

    Proverbs 27:1 Don’t brag about tomorrow, since you don’t know what the day will bring. How many days do we try to have everything mapped out? What we’re gonna do, what our kids are going to do, then what we’re gonna do after that? Nobody knows how much time we actually have available to us. As you reflect on your life, can you look back and notice time that you wish you had back? Time that you foolishly spent pursuing some thing that you had no control over? Listen again to this passage this time for the Message Bible. Don’t brashly announce what you’re going to do tomorrow; you don’t know the first thing about tomorrow. Being self-assured seems to be the ‘name of the game’ in this culture in which we live. This passage suggest the opposite. ‘Don’t be so sure’, but rather the hold things with a loose hand. Think about something in your life that was completely unexpected. It may be a good thing, it may be a tragic thing. Regardless of that situation being good or bad, one thing is for sure, it wasn’t in your plan. God calls us to simple living, a surrendered life. A trusting posture. He says all things work together for good for those who trust God. Is there something in your life right now that you feel fairly sure is going to happen good or bad? Can you surrender that, let go of being sure and accept that you will take things as they come? Maybe more often we just need to take a deep breath, yield to the flow of life, so that we can be present in the moments that we don’t get back. "Father, I recognize that you hold all things in your hands. I am grateful for all the gifts you give, all the challenges you take me through. Help me to loosen my grip on feeling like I have to have everything all mapped out. As above, so below." - Amen

  8. Oct 23

    Friday, October 23, 2026

    Romans 12:12 Be joyful in hope, patient in affliction, faithful in prayer. Yesterday we focused on embracing the feelings that freedom brings and living from that sense of security. In today’s passage, Paul directs us towards actions not feelings. He suggests 3 choices for us to make. Be joyful in hope. Another word for hope is expectant. Will you choose to show joy because your are expectant that God will come through? Be patient in affliction. Another word for patience is acceptance. Will you choose to accept - to not fight - affliction or trouble? Be faithful in prayer. Faithful can be defined as loyal and committed. Will you be loyal and committed to praying? Listen again to this passage, this time from the Message Bible Rejoice in our confident hope. Be patient in trouble, and keep on praying. What personal hope do you have for yourself can you choose to be joyful and excited about right now? What affliction or trouble that you’re facing can you decide to be patient with? What is something that you need to commit tp praying more earnestly about? God’s best for you is a combination of feeling, really knowing He has gone before you and is with you, like we explored yesterday, and choosing to follow His path by living in hope, patience and prayer. "Father, I can get so weighed down by all the troubles and concerns around me. Help me to be joyful in hope, patient in affliction and trouble, and committed to continually praying. I know you want what’s best for me, help me to choose what’s best for me too. As above so below." - Amen

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Sound Mind Set is a resource for daily, short, guided meditations and reflections to help you be more fully present, connected to yourself and God, and reduce anxiety and stress.

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    Kindred Resources / SPS
  • Years Active
    2020 - 2026
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