“We destroy every proud obstacle that keeps people from knowing God. We capture their rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:5
Last weekend I mentioned a time in my life that I struggled with anxiety. No matter how hard I tried, troubling thoughts clouded my mind and I just couldn’t clear them. It caused me to lose sleep and believe I would never recover. Eventually I overcame that challenge but it wasn’t easy. I learned that the mind is a powerful thing. It can push us beyond what our muscles tell us is too much... steer us through confusing situations... and help us to understand complexities and nuances that we otherwise might miss.
It can also cause us to stumble. When it comes to succeeding in life, we have to capture and control negative thoughts. You’ll hear your own mind say “You aren’t good enough” “You’ll never get past it” or “You’re all alone.”
Don’t believe those thoughts. Scripture tells us to “capture rebellious thought” when it comes to things that derail us from being the person Christ created us to be. Decide today to replace those dream crushers with reassuring notions and memorized scripture that will help you through when it gets tough. Your brain is the critical part of sustained habit-development. Re-train it... control it.. and use it to push you forward.
God gave you a brilliant mind... be a responsible gatekeeper. Allow the truth...God’s truth... to penetrate your thoughts and go right to the heart. And when the world wants to replace those Godly thoughts with confusion and discouragement... stay strong and protect your mind. I’ll be praying for you as you do.
