Don’t Dwell On It

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

To dwell means to remain and when it comes to wrong thinking that is one place you don’t want to camp at. Wrong thinking is a tool used by the enemy to get you off your purpose and to keep you from praising Jesus.

You literally have to ‘capture’ every wrong thought and tell the devil you will not believe his lies and that you know his tricks. You might be a on real spiritual high from an event you participated in such as a retreat or revival, and in creeps the enemy trying to get you down in the dumps.

Right then and there stop and start singing praises to the God most high. Tell Satan you are God’s child covered by Jesus’ blood so to leave you alone. Get out your Bible and just start reading the Psalms. None of Satans garbage is ever going to come against you. Stand in faith!

PRAYER:Thank you for the word of God which is a strong tower I can run to at all times. I know no weapon formed against me will prosper according to Isaiah 54:17. In Jesus’ name. Amen.

Demolition Duty

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

Most of you have probably been past construction sites where demolition is occurring. Here in my area the most recent demolition was a gigantic mall to make way for a new modern complex. Dump truck loads of debris had to be hauled off somewhere. 

Did you realize sometimes in your mind it is necessary to get out the 'wrecking ball' so to speak,  and clear out wrong thinking in your head? Satan likes to get into your thought life and in the book of Revelation he is called "the accuser of the brethren". If Satan can captivate you through wrong thinking he has won half the battle. Don't let him! 

Take captive wrong thinking by counter acting it with positive thinking and speaking the word of God out loud. Don't dwell on past wrong scenarios in your life. Leave the past in the past. Start tuning up your mind with scripture each and every day. Capture all those wrong thoughts and destroy them and do it NOW!

PRAYER: Lord I know it is essential to take wrong thinking captive. I need discipline to do this each day. Help me maybe do a fast from stinking thinking as Joyce Meyer refers to it. In Jesus' name. Amen.

Intentional Thinking

But thanks be to God! He gives us the victory through our Lord Jesus Christ. 1 Corinthians 15:57

Have you ever gotten off track with your thinking? By this I mean dwelling on negative things or comparing yourself to others. Guess where that originates from? The pit of Hell as it certainly is not God's speciality to drag you down. 

I like, lots of writers, get some ideas from things I have gone through in my own life. When I get victory I like to share it. You have to think uplifting thoughts on purpose. I caught myself one day just in a major self pity thing. Thankfully two great friends were standing by on texts to help uplift me and restore hope. 

What is it you are allowing to torment your mind? Have you talked to God and realize this torture you are putting yourself through with wrong thoughts is from Satan. He has no claim to you. Tell him that then remember the joy of the Lord is your strength! 

PRAYER: I am ever so grateful for the word of God. Of course Satan loves it when we never read it and treat it like a good luck charm. Help me daily gain hope and strength from the word of God. In Jesus' name. Amen.

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Snap Out Of It!

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

One publishing company I talked to a couple years back when I first began my journey to get in print, referred to my devotions as 'confessionals' which he said "was not a bad thing" but they were personal accounts of my own life at times. Perhaps in reading them readers could identify with some situations similar in their own lives. The latest 'problem' with me was having a very miserable day focusing on wrong thinking. Many Bible teachers speak of getting your thoughts and your mind under control. Satan is a master of getting Christians to beat up on themselves. He causes fear, loneliness, worry, wrong thinking, irrational thinking, lies, deceit, confusion. Need I say more. A couple Saturdays ago I was his captive subject and finally snapped out of it Saturday night when I lay down in bed and read scripture. 

We have to be on our guard and that is why it is ever so important to stay daily in God's word so you can defeat the lies then enemy throws at you. That particular day my sister was my 'counselor' over the phone and helped me tremendously. When you go through things you need to find a trusted friend to talk to to help you dig out of those pits we occasionally find ourselves falling into. 

Next time you find yourself in a pity party or just cannot seem to cut through the gloom and doom first stop and think of how great and mighty God is. Next start praising Him for all He has done for you and provided for you. Then talk out loud to Satan and tell Him to leave you alone as he has no authority over you. You can rejoice because Jesus does love you and He is there for you in your good times and bad. 

PRAYER: This is the day you have made Lord and once again I rejoice and am glad in it. I thank you for the opportunities I have to share your love with those I encounter today. Help me always be alert as Satan is a schemer and is in the shadows. He has no control over me. In Jesus' name. Amen.