Freedom From Your Thoughts ~ Week Three
Simple Truth
~ Warfare is not a typical conversation among girlfriends. “Typically” our strongholds take precedence in our conversations. Easily we spit out the things that annoy us about ourselves. Throwing ourselves under the bus, so to speak. In return, we lay down our own card of self-annoyance to level the playing field. In this, we connect. Oddly, it’s truth. It’s real. In the end, It’s not all that bad. For, in sharing our truths, we become relatable.
But what if we enter weapons greater than that of mass destruction into these conversations. What if we respond with a sword?
What if we respond with a helmet?
What would happen in the midst of that girlfriend conversation if we held up a breastplate?
Friend, when was the last time you laid out shoes for a friend in the midst of a battle? Come on, shoes?!
We have weapons of warfare that have divine power to destroy strongholds. What would happen if we helped a girlfriend use them?
What, Sweet Friend, would happen if we used them when our own thoughts attacked?
Consider: the purpose of a weapon is for self protection. Yet, when we attack ourselves it is difficult to hold up that weapon. We become torn within. Wanting to defend ourselves from the thoughts that rage, yet wanting so desperately to cling to the Truth. What weapon of divine warfare can help you defend yourself from your inner thought battle?
Challenge: Who can you ask to help you use that weapon? Is there something you can ask them to do specifically to help you bring freedom to your thoughts?
Video Lesson
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Scripture
~ 2 Corinthians 10:5
We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ,
We have the ability to transform our thoughts. Scientifically and Spiritually, we have the resources and ability to rise higher than the thoughts we give permission to linger within us. Dr. Caroline Leaf is a brilliant resource in this matter. I have read two of her books. This, her most popular, is next on my list. https://www.amazon.com/Switch-Your-Brain-Happiness-Thinking/dp/0801018390
Jaclyn