“set your mind on the things above, not on the things on the earth” (Colossians 3:2), and to let your mind dwell on “whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good report—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy” (Philippians 4:8). The germ of truth in the growing body of “self-talk” literature is that people often need to be reminded of their identity and goals so that they have a clear sense of purpose and direction. The problem