Watching this one time won't hurt! Turn away, turn the channel, turn off the TV.
I am so stupid! I am loved by God, special to Him
Things will never change! Look at my blessings, be thankful
I just can't shake this feeling The Lord is my shepherd, my refuge
DO IT STOP
Words, thoughts darting around in our heads. These words that rule our feelings, our actions, our desires? Why is it important to know the source? Because:
Who are you going to believe?
Satan:
Who hates God's creation, wants us to suffer now by thinking his thoughts.
Who wants us to be damned forever in Hell without God and His love.
Who dances when we fall and brings our failure before God accusing us, laughing at God.
or
God:
Who loves us extremely, unfailingly, unconditionally.
Who gave His Son for us on the cross.
Who runs to us when we fall and lovingly picks us up (and looks at Satan, raises that one eyebrow
and points to His Son)
God's provision for the mind war:
2 Corinthians 10:5
bring every thought captive in obedience to Jesus
Philippians 4: 4-8
Rejoice always in the Lord
Let your gentleness be known to all
The Lord is coming soon
Be anxious for not one thing
But bring everything to God by prayer and petition
with thanksgiving
And the peace of God
that passes all understanding
will guard you hearts and minds in Christ Jesus
Finally, whatever is:
True - consistent with fact or reality, not false
Noble - relating to high moral principles: based on high ideals or revealing excellent moral character
Just - Honorable and fair in one's dealings and actions
Pure - free from moral fault or guilt
Lovely - beautiful and pleasing
Good Report - honorable
Virtuous - moral excellence
Honorable - Deserving or winning honor and respect
The neat thing we don't have to do this ourselves!
V 13 - I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me
V 19 - and my God shall supply all your need according to His riches in glory in Christ Jesus
Don't resist Satan's darts, replace them with God's loving words!
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