fixing my thoughts
October 6, 2009
God was very clear. “Fix your thoughts on what is true,” He said.
But I’ve been doing the exact opposite.
I spend a lot of time thinking about things that are untrue.
My mind gets stuck on the myriad of lies I believe about myself. Like I’m not enough. And It’s always my fault when things go wrong. And I’m not lovable.
Oh, the list goes on and on.
Lately I’ve been challenged to listen more closely to my internal commentary. To pay attention to the lies that are stuck on repeat. And to replace them with truth.
It’s time to fix my thoughts.
By fixing them on what is true.
I know I’ve said this before and I’ll say it again…..you keep writing my life experience here. Crazy! God has been dealing with me about my thought life and just yesterday I was thinking I have got to deal with this stinkin’ thinkin’. Praying for you on the journey to fixing thoughts! Not easy, but necessary.
@gritandglory says:
i’m always encouraged to hear that my own journey and process resonates with others. thank you for sharing your heart.
well said.
i’m on a thought overhaul as well….
@gritandglory says:
i got my jam today! i can’t wait to try it. thanks so much friend!
whoo-hoo!
My mom just said the same thing to me…and now you…
Hmmm…
@atangie says:
I like you. yep.
By the way, the picture of the dirt on your scroller is intriguing. The fashionable flip-flop girl is adorable. The bike shots are captivating. And the hut one makes me think that you are missing home, just a tad.
Did I mention, I like you? I do. I like you.
@gritandglory says:
smile.
thanks, gigi.
yes-bo!
i’m fixin’ too. lots, lately. love you, friend.
@gritandglory says:
“yes-bo!” HA!
I completely, and utterly, understand.
The replacement theory, as God tells it, is difficult. Man is it difficult.
Amen.
Gee, you mean I’m not the only one that does this? :-)
2 Cor. 10:5 tells us to take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ. I wonder, could that mean that I’m actually disobeying Christ when I’m choosing to believe the opposite of what He’s said about myself? Hmmmmm…..
@gritandglory says:
rubbing my toes over here…
you are SO right!
@cassgirl says:
Fixing… is just a word that is hard for me.
For ten minutes no prob, maybe even 24 hours. But as soon sumpin happens I am looking in a mirror again questioning where I stand. Have ever heard the song Mirror by Barlowgirl it so fits this post.
Mirror”
Mirror, Mirror on the wall, Have I got it?
‘Cause Mirror you’ve always told me who I am
I’m finding it’s not easy to be perfect
So sorry you won’t define me
Sorry you don’t own me
Who are you to tell me
That I’m less than what I should be?
Who are you? Who are you?
I don’t need to listen
To the list of things I should do
I won’t try, I won’t try
Mirror I am seeing a new reflection
I’m looking into the eyes of He who made me
And to Him I have beauty beyond compare
I know He defines me
You don’t define me, you don’t define me
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dpVRgye2ihk
@gritandglory says:
mmmm… i hadn’t heard that song before.
love you.
@cassgirl says:
Missing you sumpin fierce!
loving you
@chrystieecole says:
I love that verse in Philippians! This post brought to mind the verse in Corinthians too…Take captive your thoughts and hold them in obedience to Christ. Remember this: You are fearfully and wonderfully made. You are blessed. Chosen. Adopted. You are a co-heir with Christ. You are loved. Focus on these things!
@gritandglory says:
amen!
YES!!!
@Nomadstacey says:
Heard this this weekend. Thought it might help.
‘Stop listening to yourself and start speaking to yourself’. I think it means stop listening to the lies you tell yourself and start speaking truth to yourself/
@gritandglory says:
mmmm…. i like that.
listen to me instead; i always tell the truth.
you are more than enough. you are loved and worthy and beautiful.
and sassier than you think.
@gritandglory says:
“you are more than enough. you are loved and worthy and beautiful.”
that made me burst into tears.
i am so struggz on that today. well, always. but even more today.
trying to hear you.
thank you for your heart for me.