“Wherefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and hope to the end for the grace that is to be brought unto you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;” I Peter 1:13
Pull your thoughts together! Wandering thoughts cause us to be in places, relationships and situations we would not normally have entertained if we had focused on things above. Aimless thoughts give rise to us drifting from the plan and purpose of God for our lives. Readying our minds helps us to be clear headed, chasing away the thoughts working against us.
A ready mind takes effort! It takes a continuing practice to renew our minds by engaging in the application of the Word of God as well as studying for understanding of what is communicated. A ready mind is endeavoring to keep our eyes focused on God at all the time and striving to keep His commandments. A ready mind is filled with trust and hope for an appointed time. A ready mind prepares us for our the next moments.
“ Watchfulness of ourselves equips us to be watchful of those around us”_ASA
Chronicles of ASA 