My friend Donna wrote to me and said, "I think it’s important to limit the private, negative conversations we have inside our heads. Listen to the words used to describe our thoughts and feelings. Be aware that these conversations can have a huge impact on not only the way we feel but also eventually on what we do."
Her comments reminded me of 2 Corinthians 10:5 where Paul wrote, "Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ"
And I focus on the phrase, bringing into captivity every thought. We can control our thoughts. We can control what we think about. We don't have to let our brains run wild.
It is a tremendous gift that we can only think of one thing at a time. Next time your mind gets stuck on that old wound, or your worries, think of something else. Think of kittens. Count sheep. Think of a friend that loves you. I have on many occasions over the years, when my brain was stuck in a bad place, gone to a movie to get my mind in a different place.
Negative thoughts will come. Don't get stuck there. Don't let them roost.
It's a beautiful day in God's world be sure to kick out the negative thoughts so that you can see the good.
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I am leading some trips this year and next. If you are interested in reading about them, or joining in, the links are below.....
Paris-Normandy River Cruise
October 23-31, 2019
http://www.eo.travelwithus.com/tours/rc19102319x17768#.W3avNFJK3cs
Holy Land Trip leaving January 20, 2020
http://www.eo.travelwithus.com/files/uploads/HL20A-2.pdf
Treasures of Ireland
July 13-22, 2020
http://www.eo.travelwithus.com/files/uploads/ir20a.pdf
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