Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
A mind that stays on God is kept in perfect peace.
Colossians 3:2
Lift your attention from what is passing to what is eternal.
Colossians 3:2
Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth.
Lift your attention from what is passing to what is eternal.
KJVColossians 3:2 in context
1If ye then be risen with Christ, seek those things which are above, where Christ sitteth on the right hand of God. 2Set your affection on things above, not on things on the earth. 3For ye are dead, and your life is hid with Christ in God. 4When Christ, who is our life, shall appear, then shall ye also appear with him in glory. 5Mortify therefore your members which are upon the earth; fornication, uncleanness, inordinate affection, evil concupiscence, and covetousness, which is idolatry:
Paul points a young church to Christ as enough, and shows what new life looks like at home.
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Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
A practical way out of spiraling thoughts: choose what is true, pure and lovely to dwell on.
Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
You do not have to obey every thought. You can take it captive and bring it to Christ.
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
God renews the way you think, so you are not shaped by the pressure around you.
In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.
When thoughts multiply inside you, God’s comfort can still bring joy.