Toxic Thoughts & Gods Truths

Who will you choose to believe?

Sometimes our mind gets the better of us, I know mine does much more often than I’d like. Something I want to be able to do is start taking my own thoughts captive and replacing them with Gods truth. Pastor Craig Groschel preached at our Church this weekend about his book “Soul Detox” how toxic thoughts can control you. I know we all struggle with these, not just women, EVERYONE!

Some of the toxic thoughts Pastor Craig listed were

1.     Negative Thoughts

2.     Fearful thoughts

3.     Discontented thoughts

4.     Critical thoughts

I wanted to list some thoughts that may cross our minds, but with a truth to follow. Print them out and put them on your mirror to help you fight the battle and eventually it will become second nature. Those truths will be buried in your heart and God will bring them forth when your mind tries to tell you something different.

Thought: I’m not good enough

TRUTH: For I am confident of this very thing, that He who began a good work in you will perfect it until the day of Christ Jesus. Philippians 1:6

TRUTH 2: The Lord is my shepherd; I lack NOTHING. Psalm 23:1

Thought:  I don’t like my body and feel ugly

TRUTH: I am fearfully wonderfully made, His works are wonderful I know that full well – Psalm 139:14

Thought: I can’t do this

TRUTH: I can do all things through Christ who gives me the strength I need – Phil 4:13

Thought: I am so stressed out and worried

TRUTH: So refuse to worry and keep your body healthy. Ecclesiastes 11:10

Thought:  I’m scared to do that

TRUTH: God did not give us a spirit of fear or timidity, but of power, love and self-control. 2 Timothy 1:7

Thought:  I wish I had a better…

TRUTH: Not that I am speaking of being in need, for I have learned in whatever situation I am to be content. Philippians 4:11

TRUTH 2: Now there is great gain in godliness with contentment. 1 Timothy 6:6

Thought:  I’m just not satisfied

TRUTH: You make known to me the path of life; in your presence there is fullness of joy; at your right hand are pleasures forevermore. Psalm 16:11

Thought: This situation sucks

TRUTH: Give thanks in all circumstances, for this is Gods will for you in Christ Jesus. 1 Thessalonians 5:18

Thought:  No one appreciates me

TRUTH: Whatever you do, work at it with all your heart, as working for the Lord, not for men. Colossians 3:23

TRUTH 2: Serve wholeheartedly, as if you were serving the Lord, not men. Ephesians 6:7

Thought: I do all this stuff & no one notices

TRUTH: Am I now trying to win the approval of man, or God? Or am I still trying to please men? If I were still trying to please men, I would not be a servant of Christ. Galatians 1:10

Thought: No one loves me

TRUTH: For God so loved the world that He gave His one and only son; that whoever believes in Him shall not perish but will have eternal life. John 3:16

Thought: I can’t do it all; this is too much

TRUTH: Now to Him who can do immeasurably more than we could ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us. Ephesians 3:20

Thought: I don’t have enough money to give 10%

TRUTH: Honor the Lord your God with your wealth, with the first fruits of all your crops; then your barns will be filled to over flowing, and your vats will brim over with new wine. Proverbs 3:9-10

Thought:  I’m so stressed out

TRUTH: Don’t panic, I am with you. There is no need to fear for I am your God. I will give you strength. I will help you. I will hold you steady and keep a firm grip on you. Isaiah 41:10

Thought:  I have nothing left; I am empty

TRUTH: He restores my soul. He guides me in paths of righteousness for His name’s sake. Psalm 23:3

Thought:  I feel so betrayed; I want to get revenge

TRUTH: He will send help from heaven to rescue me, disgracing those who hound me, My God will send forth His unfailing love and faithfulness. Psalm 57:3

Thought: I don’t ever make enough money

TRUTH: He who loves money will not be satisfied with money, nor he who loves wealth with his income; this also is vanity.

TRUTH 2: Keep your life free from love of money, and be content with what you have, for He said, I will never leave you nor forsake you. Hebrews 13:5

Thought:  I don’t have a purpose

TRUTH: For I know the plans I have for you declares the Lord, plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you a hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11

Thought:  I’m too tired

TRUTH: I will refresh the weary & satisfy the faint. Jeremiah 31:25

I read this somewhere & not sure where, but I want to share it with you:

“The most important opinion you have is the one you have of yourself, and the most significant things you say all day are those things you say to yourself”