Dear Friends and Partners,

Have you ever noticed that people usually fall into two groups? Some stay joyful and calm even when they face trouble or sickness. And others remain gloomy and irritated even when everything in their life seems fine. Why does this happen? Because the way we act doesn’t come from our circumstances — it comes from the state of our heart.

If a person doesn’t know how to rejoice, it becomes hard for them to believe. Why? Because faith is always connected to our spiritual condition. In this case, joy isn’t an emotion or a reaction to what’s happening. It’s a way of life. Without inner joy, someone may look religious, but their relationship with God will stay shallow.

You need moments when you truly connect with God. It’s more than just prayer or reading the Bible. It’s the moment when something inside you changes, and the Holy Spirit fills you with life. When that happens, you won’t bend under the weight of trials. You’ll stay strong through any difficulty.

So how do we turn to God and feel His touch? Serve the Lord with your mind. In other words, let God’s Word reshape your inner world and create a place of worship inside yourself. But what does that mean? How do you “worship” in your mind?

Invite God into your thoughts. Intentionally shift your focus from everyday noise to spiritual things. Don’t let your thoughts pull you away from God’s Word. Instead, make an effort and reflect on Scripture. When we think deeply about God’s Word and try to understand how to live out its truth, genuine worship starts to grow inside us.

In those moments, God’s Word comes alive. It becomes personal and begins to transform us from the inside out. That’s why every time you intentionally turn your attention to the Lord, you’re worshipping Him. And this worship doesn’t depend on the time of day or the day of the week. It can begin at any moment — on your way to work, in the kitchen, or while taking a walk.

We’re not talking about how long these moments last, but how regular they are. The apostle Peter wrote: “Therefore, preparing your minds for action, be sober-minded; set your hope fully on the grace to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ” (1 Peter 1:13).

What does it mean to “prepare your minds for action”? Peter calls us to spiritual discipline. It means bringing our thoughts into order so we don’t lose our way because of fear, anxiety, or doubt. It also means intentionally guiding our thinking and not letting our thoughts pull us away from God. Peter reminds us to put aside negative thoughts and focus on God’s truth.

If your Bible is worn-out and filled with notes, your life will be in order. But if your Bible is clean and beautiful like a museum piece, your life will fall into chaos and spiritual emptiness.

Friends, invite God into your thoughts and worship Him in your mind. Don’t let negativity destroy your joy and inner peace. Hold on to the truth and live with a grateful heart, even when life feels hard and you don’t have all the answers. Remember: God can turn any situation into something good when we love Him with all our heart.

#FromHeartToHeart Stan & Lana
Founders & Senior Leaders of Jesus Unltd
& GodIsGoodTV Satellite Television Network

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