Latest Devotion
Fixed and Filtered
By: Kathie Welch
Thursday, February 26, 2026
I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sin against you. Psalm 119:11
God speaks to us in many ways: through His Word; through the promptings of His Spirit; through people; through circumstances; through visions and dreams; and by giving us peace about a decision. But some of these opportunities can be misinterpreted, and we could be misled. Satan is an imitator of God, so if we aren't careful, what seems like an opportunity might actually be one of his pitfalls. But one thing Satan can't duplicate is God's written Word, our Bible.
That's why it's so important to filter our thoughts, attitudes, and actions through God’s Word. If we want to discern God’s will, we must have God’s Word hidden in our hearts and minds. It's essential to both read and meditate on God’s Word, which means we must take time to think about what we've just read. We can't read it quickly either, we must attentively listen for God to speak! When we meditate on scripture, the Holy Spirit will use those verses to speak to us throughout our day.
The decrees of the Lord are firm, and all of them are righteous. They are more precious than gold, Psalm 19:9-10
Each day is filled with choices. We can become impatient at a red light, or we can direct our thoughts toward God (Psalm 46:10). It is amazing how much God can speak to us while we wait at a stoplight! Or maybe we'll be tempted to say something negative about others, then God brings this verse to our minds, “Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen” (Ephesians 4:29). Instead of speaking negatively, we'll use our words to encourage someone. When a bible verse pops into our mind, the Holy Spirit may be prompting us to filter our thoughts, words, and actions through that verse!
May these words of my mouth and this meditation of my heart be pleasing in your sight, Lord, my Rock and my Redeemer. Psalm 19:14
But when I'm in a hurry, patience isn't always my first response. If something (or someone) seems to be in my way, it's easy for a few sarcastic thoughts to enter my mind. I consider them to be my “thorn in flesh,” as Paul called it. When I allow those fleshly thoughts to enter, they remind me to keep my mind fixed on Christ!
Submit your thoughts, words, and deeds to God, and be sure to filter every one of them through His Word.
Read: Romans 12:2; Colossians 3:2