December 16, 2024

It's funny, but I woke up this morning having some negative thoughts and maybe feeling a little sorry for myself. Not only that, but I needed help getting through the next chapter of 2 Corinthians. I had a cup of Cafe Con leach too late in the day, and it kept me awake late last night. The combination of these things put up a roadblock in my study time. So, I prayed about it, and lying on the pages of scripture was the answer to my problem. God reminded me that our weapons of warfare are not conventional but are much better at defeating the enemy and the problems associated with his interference. God's answer was to take every thought captive and not let my mind wander contemplating things that aren't necessarily true or even the thought that exalts itself against the knowledge of God. I'm grateful for the word of God. Sometimes, we are our own worst enemy by taking our minds down a negative pathway rather than putting our trust in God, who can easily handle our situation. My thoughts could have ruined my day, but God, in His mercy, saw fit to handle the situation in my mind right away by giving me sound biblical advice. I wouldn't have encountered these healing verses without being obedient in my study. Stay disciplined, and God will show you how to focus on Him rather than the made-up problems in your head. 

(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled. 2 Corinthians 10:4-6