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WINNING THE WAR IN YOUR MIND


DEFEATING NEGATIVE THOUGHTS

Winning the War in Your Mind - Part 3 of 4 | January 22, 2023

Gabe Kolstad | @gabekolstad

If you’re gonna WIN, you gotta FIGHT!

10 A final word: Be strong in the Lord and in his mighty power. 11 Put on all of God’s armor so that you will be able to stand firm against all strategies of the devil. 12 For we are not fighting against flesh-and-blood enemies, but against evil rulers and authorities of the unseen world, against mighty powers in this dark world, and against evil spirits in the heavenly places. 13 Therefore, put on every piece of God’s armor so you will be able to resist the enemy in the time of evil. Then after the battle you will still be standing firm. 14 Stand your ground, putting on the belt of truth and the body armor of God’s righteousness. 15 For shoes, put on the peace that comes from the Good News so that you will be fully prepared. 16 In addition to all of these, hold up the shield of faith to stop the fiery arrows of the devil. 17 Put on salvation as your helmet, and take the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God. 18 Pray in the Spirit at all times and on every occasion. Stay alert and be persistent in your prayers for all believers everywhere.    -Ephesians 6:10-18


HOW TO DEFEAT NEGATIVE THOUGHTS:


1. LEARN to DISCERN

But test everything that is said. Hold on to what is good. -1 Thessalonians 5:21


2. LOOK through a new LENS

12 And I want you to know, my dear brothers and sisters, that everything that has happened to me here has helped to spread the Good News. 13 For everyone here, including the whole palace guard, knows that I am in chains because of Christ. 14 And because of my imprisonment, most of the believers here have gained confidence and boldly speak God’s message without fear.   

-Philippians 1:12-14

Flip the Script:

  • Thank God for what didn’t happen

  • Practice pre-framing

  • Look for God’s goodness


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