Choose right thinking over toxic thinking

In your battle to conquer fear, you will most likely find the conflict raging within your mind and emotions. No thought should ever enter your mind unchecked. We are guided by the Word of God to renew our minds to think full, clear thoughts. This can happen by learning how to think about things according to the spirit of God. We renew our minds through reframing our thought patterns with the truth of the Word, and by replacing toxic thoughts with God’s thoughts.  

With our minds, we think about things that are true and good. Then our emotions should follow suit. The challenge comes when we let our feelings lead our mind and thought processes. Emotions can be fickle, at the best of times. God did create feelings, but He created them to follow.

Emotions are, by nature, followers. They were never meant to lead us, but instead, follow the truth. Truth is a great leader. We read and obey the Word of God, thereby allowing it to shape our feelings. It is a skill you can cultivate. I had to learn to surrender my feelings to the truth of God's word and then listen carefully to what He said to me. Let your emotions wave the white flag so that truth can lead you.  

When fear comes knocking and makes you feel overwhelmed or anxious, don’t give it access to your emotions. Instead, let truth answer the door and give clear directions.  

What thinking patterns of yours need to be renewed today? What truth is God speaking to you about right now?