Escaping From The Stronghold Of Wrong Thinking

Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalts  itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; 2 Corinthians 10:5

You may have heard the saying “an idle mind is the devil’s workshop” and there is some truth to that.  When you mind is not involved with fruitful activities, work, projects, and other meaningful things it can drift into places it has no business. ‘Stinking thinking’ as author and Bible teacher Joyce Meyer affectionately calls it. 

This wrong thinking is a real stronghold that needs to be broken before it breaks you. Anytime you catch yourself thinking wrong things or fabricated scenarios that don’t even exist, stop right there and ask God to help you break that stronghold which can damage relationships and even cause you to say or do things you will regret. 

Right now purpose in  your heart you will not go there. If this is a weak point for you the enemy knows it and you might struggle to break free but you CAN do it. Allow your thoughts to be on HIM. If your mind breaks into pity parties stop right there and tear up the invitation and don’t go to the party. Start reading scripture.get on your knees and pray. With God’s help you can crush this stronghold. 

PRAYER: Holy Spirit I welcome you into my thoughts and my conversation. I thank you for giving me the mind of Christ and I choose to cast off wrong thoughts that could disable me. In Jesus’ name. Amen.