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What Does God Think?

Elevation Church • May 15, 2026 • 18 min

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Take this message with you through a journey of Scripture, reflection, and prayer.

Summary

We often value physical possessions far more than our thoughts, taking our minds to polluted places we would never walk with clean shoes. Yet, David reminds us in Psalm 139 that God's thoughts toward us are both immensely valuable and vast. Instead of waiting passively for God to speak, we can actively seek out His truth and let a single thought from God transform our perspective and circumstances.

Themes

Value of ScriptureMindset and ThoughtsGod's PresenceSpiritual DiscernmentSeeking God

Pastor's Points

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The value of a God thought

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The cost of a wrong thought

Key Points

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We tend to value physical things over our spiritual and mental thoughts, placing high value on shoes or possessions while allowing our minds to wander into harmful places.
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The cost of a wrong thought is destructive, leading to unnecessary worry, fear, and catastrophe-minded thinking.
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A single thought from God is precious and carries immense value, far exceeding human wisdom or worldly solutions.
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God's thoughts are vast and multifaceted, meaning He cares and speaks into every practical area of our lives, not just church activities.
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A single God thought can give you wisdom for parenting, guidance for relationships, or immediate clarity in a difficult season.
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While the word of the Lord came passively to Jonah, believers today have the complete Bible and can actively go to the Word of God anytime.
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We do not have to wait for a feeling or an emotional spark to seek God; we can choose to intentionally come to His Word and value His perspective.

Sermon Moments

“Some of the places that we take our minds are places that we would never take our shoes because we value things over thoughts.”

“God can give you one thought that will show you something about your child or your situation that changes everything.”

“I didn't come to church today for a pep talk; I came because I value what God thinks about my identity, career, and relationships.”

“You don't have to wait for the word of the Lord to come to you. You can come to the word of the Lord.”

This Week

Write down key spiritual thoughts and scriptures when God speaks to you so you do not forget them.

Evaluate where you allow your mind to dwell this week and protect your mental thoughts like you protect your physical valuables.

Set aside dedicated daily time to seek God's Word rather than waiting to accidentally stumble upon a scripture on social media.

Bring God into practical daily situations like parenting, career decisions, and emotional struggles, asking for His perspective.

Identify automatic negative thoughts or catastrophe thinking and challenge them with God's truth.

Read through Jonah chapter 1 with a focus on actively pursuing God's Word rather than running from His directions.

Praise God actively in moments of stress or small victories, acknowledging His sovereignty over material things.

Remember This

You do not have to wait for the word of the Lord to come to you; you can intentionally come to the word of the Lord every day.

A Challenge for You

Do not wait for a special feeling or a sign before seeking God—actively go to His Word today because His thoughts toward you are priceless and powerful.

These are personal sermon notes shared to help you remember the message — not a replacement for Scripture, your church, or your pastors.