Aug 9
Kick the dog
“…and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ” 2 Corinthians 10:5 (NIV)
All of us have what I call a “self talk” going on in our heads. Some refer to it as our “thought life”.
Many times we just let it happen, but we need to realize we can interrupt that stream of thinking, or stop our wandering mind, and even make an effort to “self talk” correctly.
I can catch myself complaining in my head about everything that bothers me about my wife, friends, boss, parents, co-workers, kids, or even the dog. Sometimes I keep it “in”, and sometimes I snap at those around me. My insides boil and I have no inner peace.
Continually inviting God to stop that process and sound track can change our whole outlook.
PRAYER FOR TODAY
Heavenly Father, remind me to stop those thoughts that erode my relationships. I need to give those thoughts over to You to adjust. Also, help me to put the skids on any angry, impure, and lustful thinking. I want Your blessed inner peace. In Jesus’ Name. Amen.