I was struggling.
I had good reasons to be concerned. But I was letting my negative thoughts drive me deeper into discouragement.
I read Psalm 31:15, “My times are in your hands; deliver me from the hands of my enemies,” and I realized that my worst enemies were not people or circumstances. My worst enemies were my negative thoughts.
I wasn't trusting that God could work all things for my good (Romans 8:28). I wasn't letting Him comfort me (2 Corinthians 1:3-4).
So I made a plan. I set an alarm for every hour during the daytime. The alarms reminded me to take a few minutes each hour to pray, read Scripture, or sing a praise song, taking my thoughts captive.
So I made a plan. I set an alarm for every hour during the daytime. The alarms reminded me to take a few minutes each hour to pray, read Scripture, or sing a praise song, taking my thoughts captive.
“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
The more I set my mind on Jesus, the healthier my thoughts became. It didn't change my difficult situation, but it changed me.
Are you struggling with a situation? Perhaps you too should set an alarm and focus regularly on God's promises.
The more I set my mind on Jesus, the healthier my thoughts became. It didn't change my difficult situation, but it changed me.
Are you struggling with a situation? Perhaps you too should set an alarm and focus regularly on God's promises.
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For additional insights, see 2 Ways to Maintain Healthy Thinking.
If you like old books and would like to hear about another time when God comforted me, check out The Blue Book.
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Wow - what a great idea Gail! Going to put this into practice. I'm sooo guilty of letting my thoughts run wild.
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Etta
Wow - what a great idea, Gail! I'm going to put this into practice. I'm sooo guilty of letting my thought run wild!
ReplyDeleteHis blessings upon you my friend!
Etta
Your posts help me everyday. But today your "tip" is special. I certainly will apply it to my days. Thank you for letting God speak through you. Many blessings on you.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminder!!! Romans 8:28!!!! Perfect! I am struggling to get work, I live alone and I get to that negative place. Thank you for the comfort.
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I love your Bible notes and particularly this one. Thank you very much. I am going to set alarms, too, to practice what I need to do. Thank you again, very much, for your hard work in helping each one of us to get to a better place.
ReplyDeleteThankyou so much for this. In about the worst situation I've ever been in. I needed this, have very bad thoughts.
ReplyDeleteChronic Pain is my cross to bear. Right now isn't a good season for me. On no move days, I learned I can still pray. Your love notes help too, when I can't read much. This one is a new, wonderful help!
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry that you are having chronic pain. That is a tough thing to deal with. I'm glad that you can use your "no move days" in prayer. And I'm blessed that Bible Love Notes can help.
DeleteI pray for you as I write this that God will bring you healing and strength.
So thankful for this and so much needed. Great suggestion to set our alarm clocks and spend time with the Lord, our comforter, our healer and our lovibg God. Blessings ☝️
ReplyDeleteAt last got what I needed to bring me nearer to our God.
ReplyDeleteAmen
ReplyDeleteThank you, needed this to take my thoughts captive!!! Amen!
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