Mindscape: What to Think About Instead of Worrying

Mindscape is the word used by Timothy Z. Witmer to describe the landscape of our minds. Is it a beautiful landscape full of pleasant thoughts or has it become overgrown by the weeds of worry and other negative thoughts?According to the author, “Worry weeds are stubborn. If something isn’t done they can overtake our whole mindscape and impact all that we do. . . . Our worry weeds can begin to take over our minds the way kudzu is taking over parts of the United States.” The task of changing the landscape of our mind can seem overwhelming if things have gotten out of control. As the author says, “It is not just enough to rip out the weeds of your mindscape—because you can be sure that if you don’t replace them with something better, they will grow back with a vengeance.” With the help of the Holy Spirit, we can excavate the old and re-create a new landscape so we have a beautiful mind—the mind of Christ.In Mindscape, the author takes readers on a tour of a beautiful mind, according to Philippians 4:6-9 (“Fix your thoughts on what is true…”). I’ve heard this passage taught many times, but this was the most thorough and intriguing explanation I’ve ever read. It’s easy to look at that list of virtuous thoughts and wonder what’s really there to think about. It doesn’t seem concrete enough. But the author takes these abstract concepts one by one to develop them into something practical and applicable to my thought life.If you struggle with worry or other negative thoughts, Mindscape is worth a read.This review, along with additional book quotes, first appeared on my blog, ChristyBower.com.

Just started reading it. I think it would be a good companion to Linda Dillow's "Calm my Anxious Heart." I love the Bible book of Phillippians. Witmer uses Phillippians 4:6-8 as the foundation memory verses to remind us of what we are to think about.

This is a worthy study of Paul's most practical words in Phil 4 about worry and our thought life. I can see how it would be good also for a small group or even Sunday school class implementing the discussion questions and memory verses as well. As a book about what we think about, it will most reward slow, thoughtful reading and interaction, but also will challenge and encourage on a quicker read through.

The word of God is the original leadership book. In this book the author teaches the reader how to rewire the brain by breaking down Phillipians 4:8. The book helps the reader to change from a fear based to a faith based follower and weed out anxiety in their life.

This book was so well written. It's a though priming read that I recommend for anyone who wants some spiritual guidance, and we all need that. Everybody worries at points in life. You certainly won't regret giving this some time.

I really enjoyed the book. Excellent job on painting a new mindset. I like how Tim broke down the scripture of Phillipians 4:8

Witmer breaks down each part of Philippians 4:8 and helps you realize the better things to think about instead of worrying. This book will touch your life and could transform your "Mindscape" by applying these biblical principles.

Excellent!! Picked this book for a womens study. Very relevant, simple to understand but challenging to do. Love his writing style. Plan to get a number of copies to give as gifts in the near future.

I am reading this book very slowly as I am liking to think through all the different ideas that are put forward.And I am really valuing it.It is changing my mindscape.