Proverbs 23:7 says that as a man thinks, so he is. Satan whispers thoughts into our minds all day everyday. These thoughts evoke emotions (feelings). He also projects images (imaginations) into our minds to reinforce the thoughts he's whispering. Thoughts arouse feelings and those feelings in turn influence behavior and attitude. This is why the Lord tells us to be sober and vigilant because our adversary the devil is relentless!! (1 Peter 5:8) When you think about what you are really thinking about, you may begin to see that you aren't unhappy because of what's going on around you, but it's actually what's going on inside you that's causing unhappiness. Here's a quick guideline to help you start to get your thoughts in line so you can pull down strongholds like we are told to do in 2 Corinthians 10:5.
Dealing With Thoughts In My Head
1. Where are the thoughts originating from?
2. How do the thoughts make me feel?
3. Is the thought building me up or tearing me down?
By pin pointing your thoughts, you will be guarding your heart( mind, will, emotions) just as the Lord instructs us to do in Proverbs 4:23. When you find the negative thoughts do as instructed in 2 Corinthians 10:5 and take the thought captive! Replace those thoughts with the Word of God because the Word is spirit and life (John 6:63). Then, as you think about those things that God says which are true, honorable, just, pure, commendable, morally excellent, and praiseworthy (Philippians 4:8) you will see that you start to feel better and your life will begin to change for the good. This does not happen overnight and is not easy, although very simple. Remember, Satan does not want us thinking good, God inspired thoughts because when we do we will speak like God speaks and watch the Kingdom of God expand. He would much rather us think those ugly, nasty, depressing, defiling thoughts and speak them as well so that he can have a hand in our lives and the lives around us. Don't let him trick you! A victorious life starts in your thoughts!
I love this, this is a great reminder that the enemy wars against us the greatest within our minds and that we need to take every thought captive and make it obedient to Christ as 2nd Corinthians 10:5 instructs us to do. You provided great insight
ReplyDeleteAmen! That is where the war rages!
DeleteThanks for this much needed.
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DeleteThanks for sharing. Very powerful word. And a reminder to be mindful about what we are setting our minds on. The enemy is always busy to throw us off track. Let us stay steadfast on the word of God and busy doing the Lords will so that we won’t be tricked or convinced into believing what the devil is saying.
ReplyDeleteThank you sister! Be blessed.
Amen! We have to stay focused! It's not easy, but the closer we get to the Father, the easier it is to detect Satan's lies!
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