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What does it mean to capture your thoughts?
Taking every thought captive is simple, but it isn’t easy. It takes dedication and self-awareness. It requires repentance from sin and faith in God, but it may be the most rewarding gift you ever give yourself. If you struggle with anxiety in your thought life, you can form a plan for taking every thought captive.
What Scripture talks about our thoughts?
-Proverbs 23:7 Dr. Leaf one more time: “When you think, you build thoughts, and these become physical substances in your brain.” You were created in the image of God, full of love and grace.
Where in the Bible does it say to take every thought captive?
2 Corinthians 10:3-5
Sing the Bible – 2 Corinthians 10:3-5 (Take Every Thought Captive)
How do you keep your mind on things above?
- How to Set Your Mind on Things Above. When it comes to refocusing our eyes on Christ, the Bible gives us clear instructions.
- Put to Death What Is Earthly.
- Put on the New Self.
- Let the Peace of Christ Rule in Your Hearts.
- Let the Word of Christ Richly Dwell.
- Give Thanks to God.
How do I regroup my thoughts?
Clear out mental and emotional clutter.
- Reorganize your highest priorities and re-evaluate your commitments.
- Allow yourself to let go of the past to make room for new things to enter your life.
- Commit to making decisions you’ve been putting off.
- Challenge limiting beliefs about yourself and about how things should be.
How can I take my Thoughts captive?
Lay yourself open to the risen Christ — by the power of the Holy Spirit, through the words of the apostle Paul — so that everything can be dismantled. Then your brain, your mind, and your thoughts can be taken captive and everything can be brought into conformity to Christ.
How can I control my thoughts?
You can control your thoughts, but you must pay attention to them so you can identify “who” is running the show—this will determine which technique you will want to use. Begin each day with the intention of paying attention to your thoughts and catching yourself when you are thinking undesirable thoughts.
What does the Bible say about taking Every Thought Captive?
Verse 5: “[First,] we destroy arguments and every lofty or proud opinion raised against the knowledge of God and [second,] we then take every thought captive.” It’s like when you move in a battle and you destroy the fortress and then you take captives. We take every thought captive to obey Christ.
What are thoughthoughts?
Thoughts are a living, vibrating mass of energy packets that are every bit as real and alive as you and I. They cannot be sensed or experienced with the five basic human senses of hearing, sight, smell, touch, or taste. But they are certainly real, and will ultimately determine our success or failure in life.