Who is Influencing Your Thoughts?

By Paula Williamson, guest writer

That’s a deep question! So many voices shape our thoughts today. Social media, TikTok, YouTube, Hollywood, X, your choice of news, authority figures, church, and even invisible influences. Someone is always shaping your thoughts, often with an agenda.

It Is Written

JOHN 8:44 You belong to your father, the devil, and you want to carry out your father’s desires. He was a murderer from the beginning, not holding to the truth, for there is no truth in him. When he lies, he speaks his native language, for he is a liar and the father of lies.

One Unchanging Thing

In a world full of voices, it is comforting to know that God’s Word never changes, has never been proven wrong, and that He watches over it. Both God and Satan are invisible yet influence our lives. Our conscience and spirit lead us to truth, but Satan whispers lies, shames, guilt-trips, condemns, accuses, divides, and instills fear and destructive thoughts. Social media has its own agenda. Just Google who funds your favorite source of information, and you may be surprised.

Prayer

Lord, in a world full of hidden agendas, loud voices, and dynamic headlines, help me hide Your words in my heart so my soul is anchored in Your unchangeable Word. Thank You that there is always one place I can go for truth that silences all other voices.

Takeaway

Scripture is an unchanging news source.