Friends, we must learn that everyone of us who is Christ curious, seeking, walking, or growing with The Lord that there is an enemy. That enemy wants to give you the thoughts (just like marketing) that get your eyes off Jesus and on whatever is selling. If you take a look at society you can see just how well the enemy is doing. Minds are blinded, pride is rampant and the ways of this lost world saturate. Every choice you make determines your path. The more lies, false beliefs, and deception we believe the more we get off God’s protection and the path that God has for us which is better than anything our prideful self can make up. You must ask yourself throughout your day is this what God has for me, or does this point to Christ. If it doesn't, and you go that route, then you are slowly, but surely conforming with a lost world, and an unseen enemy that is attacking your headspace. “And even if our gospel is veiled, it is veiled to those who are perishing. In their case the god of this world has blinded the minds of the unbelievers, to keep them from seeing the light of the gospel of the glory of Christ, who is the image of God.” ‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭4‬:‭3‬-‭4‬ *god of this world in this text is Satan If you don't believe, it still does not change the truth of it all. You're just falling into darkness’ ways. Put the armor of God on Seek His face in all things Renew your mind daily Pray without ceasing Be led by The Holy Spirit Watch your tongue Capture your thoughts to the obedience of Christ This is a great start! We all must do this for growth. The enemy will try to give the thoughts that this is too much, do not believe the lie. Remember- because of the cross, Jesus has full authority on heaven and earth and disarmed the enemy. Seek Jesus with all your heart and watch the anxieties, fear, pride, lust, greed, bondages, depression, etc diminish. And then we will start to think with clarity and see things that this world cannot.