My Zombie Babysitter

Friday, July 23, 2021

When I was a child, TV had something called Chiller Theater. They often aired low-budget movies like "The Invasion of the Zombie Women." My babysitter would let us watch as much of it as we wanted. Then I'd go to sleep and dream my babysitter was a zombie babysitter. My parents didn't want us to watch it because they knew we would have nightmares. My parents were right. And what's true for little children or babysitters is true for believers. You reap what you sow. So, what are you watching, tuning in to, or letting your mind dwell on? Do you expect to have pure thoughts if you're watching impure things, or spiritual thoughts when you're dwelling on dark things? It's not just what you watch with your eyes, it's what you dwell on, and replay in your mind. Do you want a life of joy and peace? Start by dwelling on what is good, pure, and praiseworthy, and the peace of God will guard your heart and your mind. You will end up dwelling in that which you dwell on. And that begins with the dwelling of your mind.

From Message #1090 - A New Mind