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. Jun 15

    Monday, June 15, 2026

    Jesus said in John 16:32-33: “Yet I am not alone because the Father is with me. I have told you all this so that you may have peace in me. Here on earth you will have many trials and sorrows. But take heart, because I have overcome the world.” In Christ, you are never alone. There will always be troubles, trials, and sorrows here on earth, but in and through everything you experience, Jesus is there, offering His peace and encouraging you to “take heart.” What trial are you walking through today that needs to be overcome by the peace of Christ? You may be dealing with some things in life that are making you tired, weary, discouraged, dealing with grief, and ready to give up. That’s exactly what it means to lose heart. When Jesus tells us to take heart it means to: be encouraged, to have hope, to be bold and confident, to not give up, to be of good cheer, to have courage! Whether we take heart or lose heart is simply a choice we make. The way Jesus uses the phrase take heart here in John 16:33 is as an imperative verb. That means that he is saying taking heart is an action, it’s something we do, and that it is a possibility in our lives based off the choice we make…but it doesn’t become a reality until we actually make the choice. What is one area of your life that you can make the choice to take heart? to be encouraged, to have hope, to be bold and confident, to not give up, to be of good cheer. Breathe in - inviting Christ’s peace into your day. Exhale, letting go of weariness and discouragement. Move into the Balance of Christ’s peace, which is with you. Pray: “Father, I know I am not alone because You are with me. May I find my peace in You and take heart that You have overcome my world.” As above. So below.

    10 min
  2. Jun 12

    Friday, June 12, 2026

    Our final passage for this week comes from Jesus, where He again promises peace as only He can give. Listen to John 14:24-28 … Remember, my words are not my own. What I am telling you is from the Father who sent me.  I am telling you these things now while I am still with you. But when the Father sends the Advocate as my representative—that is, the Holy Spirit—he will teach you everything and will remind you of everything I have told you. “I am leaving you with a gift—peace of mind and heart. And the peace I give is a gift the world cannot give. So don’t be troubled or afraid. Remember what I told you: I am going away, but I will come back to you again. (NLT) When life gets crazy and the chaos ensues inside or outside our home, it is easy to forget that His Spirit lives within us. He has left us a gift of heavenly peace of mind and heart. When we are troubled or afraid, He is as close as the breath within. The peace He offers is not a momentary manufactured one, but the kind that has already set the world right and all we have to do is call on and receive what is already there. Listen to this passage once again in The Message Bible … The message you are hearing isn’t mine. It’s the message of the Father who sent me. “I’m telling you these things while I’m still living with you. The Friend, the Holy Spirit whom the Father will send at my request, will make everything plain to you. He will remind you of all the things I have told you. I’m leaving you well and whole. That’s my parting gift to you. Peace. I don’t leave you the way you’re used to being left—feeling abandoned, bereft. So don’t be upset. Don’t be distraught. “You’ve heard me tell you, ‘I’m going away, and I’m coming back.’ What have you learned about peace this week? What can you do to work peace into more of your life? How can you make your home a sanctuary where God is always at home with you and your kids? We pray you have found peace here this week. Words of peace that connect you to Christ. Let’s pray together: “Heavenly Father, thank You for the gift of the Holy Spirit and Your gift of peace. I invite You into my heart and home to make them both what You desire. As above, so below.”

    10 min
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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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