Being Quote by Ezra Taft Benson
“Let your minds be filled with the goal of being like the Lord, and you will crowd out depressing thoughts as you anxiously seek to know Him and do His will.”
About This Quote
Source Sermon: The Power of Divine Focus, 1978
Focusing on divine goals pushes out negative thoughts and aligns actions with higher purpose.
In simple terms: Thinking of God helps banish negative thoughts.
Key Takeaway
Center your mind on divine purpose to overcome negativity.
Themes
faith
mental discipline
purpose
Mood
hopeful
determined
Type
motivational
spiritual
When to use this quote
- prayer
- scripture study
- goal setting
- stress management
Key Concepts
spiritual focus
cognitive replacement
willpower
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you keep your mind centered on higher goals?
- What habits support spiritual focus?
A Different Perspective
It can be difficult to maintain focus amid daily distractions.
![“For who in the skies can be compared to the LORD? Who among the heavenly beings [2] is like the LORD, 7 a God greatly to be feared in the council of the holy ones, and awesome above all who are around him? 8 O LORD God of hosts, who is mighty as you are, O LORD, with your faithfulness all around…” quote by Crossway](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/85e/crossway-14085_god_for-who-in-the-skies-can-be-compared-to_1451152.jpg)
