How Much Control Do We Actually Have over Our Thought Life?

Your Nightly Prayer for May 14, 2025
Written and led by Tracie Miles

SCRIPTURE OF THE NIGHT

“A cheerful heart is good medicine, but a crushed spirit dries up the bones.”
— Proverbs 17:22 (NIV)

YOUR NIGHTLY PRAYER

Dear Lord,
Please help me be aware of when I’m letting my mind linger in a room that is causing me angst instead of joy. Guide my thoughts into those rooms where blessings and abundance reside, and help me make a habit of choosing optimism in the present rather than regret over the past. In Jesus’ Name,
Amen.

EPISODE SUMMARY

In tonight’s reflection, Tracie Miles shares a vulnerable and powerful story about life after divorce and learning to take control of her thought life. Through the imagery of mental "rooms," she explores how intentionally choosing joy can change the emotional atmosphere of our lives. Rooted in Proverbs 17:22, this devotional encourages us to let God guide our minds into spaces of blessing, not burden.

MAIN TAKEAWAYS

• You can choose which mental "rooms" to visit—some lead to grief, others to gratitude.

• Scripture reminds us that joy has healing power; negativity weighs down the spirit.

• Taking control of your thoughts requires intention, awareness, and reliance on God.

• Joy is a choice, and so is the refusal to dwell on what no longer serves your spiritual growth.

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