Scripture Girl with Kathleen Johnson

Change Your Focus, Change Your Life: The Biblical Secret to Peace


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What if I told you that your focus is shaping your reality? That what you set your mind on is either leading you toward faith and peace or dragging you into fear and frustration? In today’s episode, we dive into one of the most powerful biblical truths about the mindset shift that changes everything: What you focus on grows. We explore God’s original design for the mind, backed by both science and Scripture. You’ll learn about the Reticular Activating System (RAS)—a part of your brain that filters information based on what you repeatedly think about. This explains why, after buying a new car, you suddenly start seeing that model everywhere. But here’s the key: Your RAS doesn’t judge whether something is good or bad—it just reinforces what you tell it to focus on. This has huge implications for your faith. If you constantly dwell on fear, doubt, and negativity, your mind will filter reality through a lens of anxiety and limitation. But if you train your mind to focus on God’s promises, His faithfulness, and His Word, your entire perspective—and experience—will shift toward victory. We break this down using biblical examples, including the twelve spies in Numbers 13. All twelve saw the same land, the same giants, and the same opportunities—but their focus determined their fate. While ten focused on the obstacles and declared defeat, Joshua and Caleb focused on God’s promises and walked in victory. You’ll also discover: Why Romans 8:6 tells us that "To set the mind on the flesh is death, but to set the mind on the Spirit is life and peace." How Jesus used focus to call people into their God-given destiny, seeing them not as they were, but as they could be. The danger of mental loops—how dwelling on the wrong things can program your brain to expect disappointment, fear, or struggle. A powerful step-by-step process to flip your focus from fear to faith. And we’re not stopping at theory—I walk you through practical ways to retrain your focus using God’s Word, visualization, and faith-filled declarations. You’ll leave this episode equipped to take authority over your thoughts, align your mind with heaven’s perspective, and experience the peace and power that God has promised you. It’s time to take back control of your focus and step into the abundant life God has for you. Join me, Kathleen Johnson, on this breakthrough episode of the Scripture Girl Podcast—because your focus isn’t just a small thing, it’s shaping your entire future. 🎧 Listen now and start transforming your mindset today!
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Scripture Girl with Kathleen JohnsonBy Kathleen Johnson