“I’d say you’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse” – Philippians 4:8. It is important to recognize that you get to choose what you dwell on or think about. The best way I know to direct your thoughts is to focus on things that give life.  I have tried to use the idea of a playlist. Most of us have a playlist. A list of songs that describe your interests and moods that make you come alive. I have several playlists that help me to find clarity and direction.  Several of the playlists are songs but many are scripture.  Here are three songs that I listen to daily:

• Good Good Father – Chris Tomlin
• It is Well – Kristene DiMarco
• I am Redeemed – Big Daddy Weave

Your word is a lamp to my feet
    and a light to my path – Psalms 119:105

The playlist that I go to the most is one that is scripture. Most of my scripture playlists are in my head, not in a digital file. I think we must create things that can measure our thoughts and fears against truth. Creating a biblical playlist or list of scriptures will develop that yardstick.  Here are some scriptures I meditate on regularly to bring myself back to calm when I get anxious, stressed or fearful.

• Lamentations 3:22-24

  The steadfast love of the Lord never ceases;
      his mercies never come to an end;
  they are new every morning;
      great is your faithfulness.
  “The Lord is my portion,” says my soul,
      “therefore I will hope in him.”

• Zephaniah 3:17

  The Lord your God is with you,
      the Mighty Warrior who saves.
  He will take great delight in you;
      in his love he will no longer rebuke you,
      but will rejoice over you with singing.

Audio Bibles apps

Biblegatway

Youversion