Seeing Through the Fog

Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.

I've found that there are times when my mind can't wrap itself around words. Maybe you've experienced this too. It usually happens when my emotions are especially strong, and I can't see through the fog. I know I need to align my thoughts and feelings with what God says is true, but it's hard to remember what I know and it's hard to grasp the written Word.

How can you fix your eyes on the Lord when the words on the page aren't communicating to your heart? How do you let truth pierce through the fog? One helpful tool is the many images that Scripture uses to describe God's character and the ways He interacts with His people:

• God is our refuge.
• He is our firm foundation.
• He is our Shepherd.
• Jesus is the Bread of Life.
• Christ is the Lamb of God who bears our sin and takes away our shame.
• God is the Holy One on the throne.
• He is the light to our path, the One who led His people by a pillar of fire.

Dwelling on these images can help fix your mind and heart on God's character and promises. He is sovereign, strong, gracious, sufficient, loving, holy, and faithful. Even when the words aren't sinking into your heart, seek to know Him and draw near.

Oh, that we might know the LORD! Let us press on to know Him.