Jumbled Thoughts

This might not sound jumbled... but it is in my head, so here is my attempt to briefly sort things out a little bit. Perhaps I will add more later...

I realized a few things today. Some things about faith and hope. Some things about myself. I hate when someone gives really good advice and you know they are right but it's so hard to really buckle down and make a change.

The verse below from Isaiah is taped on the wall next to my desk at work. I'm pretty sure it's been up since before I began working here. I read it often but today it was pointed out by a friend, because it was pretty relevant to my situation.

"You will keep in perfect peace,
him whose mind is stayed on you.
Trust in the Lord forever,
for in YAH, the Lord,
is everlasting strength
Isaiah 26:3,4

Perfect peace.
(another version says)Steadfast minds. 
Trust in the Lord. 
Everlasting strength.

These all sound too appealing. I told my friend that my issue is not because of my situation but it is my mind that is allowing things to be the way they are, often intentionally making things worse. And he pointed out the verse on my wall. He will keep in perfect peace those whose mind is stayed on him...
Something to think about, yes?

Also I love this bit from Philippians 4...
Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice! ⁵ Let your gentleness be evident to all. The Lord is near. ⁶ Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. ⁷ And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.  ⁸ Finally, brothers and sisters, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. ⁹ Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me, or seen in me—put it into practice. And the God of peace will be with you.
There is too much good stuff in God's word... I just need to take the time to find it.