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We cannot control our thoughts, but we can respond to them in a healthy way so that we can still choose behavior that honors God.
Key Points:
- The human brain is designed to keep us safe and help us regulate our energy and resources.
- Thoughts are similar to background noise or banter. The subconscious churns, spitting out content constantly.
- God instructs us to take thoughts captive, which can be misunderstood as locking them up. A best practice for the thought life is to quality check them, then purposely let them go. 2 Corinthians 10:5
- You have power to decide how your thoughts affect you. Let the good thoughts push you forward toward good actions and let the bad ones die out.
Talk About It
- What is your initial reaction to this topic? What jumped out at you?
- How do you deal with negative thoughts? Is it hard to let them go? Explain.
- In what way can analyzing thoughts be beneficial? Give one example.
- Are you able to let thoughts go? Why do you feel it’s difficult?
- How do thoughts affect actions? Give an example.
- Read 2 Corinthians 10:5. How can you “take captive” your own thoughts so that they will be submitted to Christ?
- Read Hebrews 3:1. What are some ways to “fix your thoughts” on Jesus Christ? Give one practical example.
- Write a personal action step based on this conversation.
