When you let your mind wander, where does it go?
I don’t want to tell you how often mine heads straight to dirty thoughts—not porno, but bitter memories or worries or self-pity. This is especially true when I’m going through a difficulty.
Did you know that we speak at a rate of 120 words a minute and think at a rate of 1300 words a minute?
No wonder Scripture says, “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:5).
If you’re struggling in some area of your life, it’s likely your thoughts are involved. Take time today to ask God to help you take your thoughts captive.
And check out these resources that will give you practical ways to take your thoughts captive:
5 Ways to Rid Your Thoughts of Sinful Desires
Taking Thoughts Captive
The Power of Negative Self-Talk
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I was going to say I found you through the UBP but it appears I found you earlier...so blessed to have re-found you, my friend! Thanks for stopping by to say hi on my blog and many blessings to you :)
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I'm here from the party~ :o) Thank you for visiting me, commenting, and following me on Twitter. I am following you via Facebook!
ReplyDeleteAmen about capturing our thoughts! That is where the battle begins!
Bless you!
Beth
You share these truths and insights so clearly! They are liberating. Thank you for reminding us of this truth... truly.
ReplyDeleteHopping over from the UBP12.. it is very nice to meet you :)
Dropping by from UBP and wanted to thank you for stopping by my blog Tckled Pink Life!
ReplyDeleteThat is amazing data on negative thoughts! It certainly does not pay to keep a Poor Me and self pity attitude. You have given us some excellent food for thought!
ReplyDeleteI've just clicked on your blog through Mara's and wondered what it was about. I have very very negative thinking, sometimes I get so angry and depressed that I get headaches, stomach aches, shoulder aches and I brood over things on and on and on. This is for one reason and another but sometimes I feel no one at all understands, and I have no one to really talk to about it.
ReplyDeleteSo many negative things pop up in my head. It just makes matters worse. This is one of my worst struggles. It is really hard to let it go, but I find it easier if it leave it at the Almighty's feet. It may not completely be gone from my mind, but I do find a small sense of peace after.
ReplyDeleteThank you for the Truth. Please remember me in prayer. Thanks again & Have A Very Blessed Day.
ReplyDeleteI've said a prayer for you, Unknown. May God give you wisdom and strength.
DeleteThis is a verse I'm seeking to incorporate into my life this year. Amazing how many times the Holy Spirit brings it to mind as I start going down a dark trail or 'what ifs'. Thank you for this word!!!!
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