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We tend to have thoughts that contradict the WORD of God. Which means those thoughts are not from us or God. So therefore who could they belong to? The enemy! God has given you the blueprint of who you are. Where? In the WORD (Bible). Satan tried to attempt Jesus with several things and Jesus told him “It is written” and gave him SCRIPTURE (Matthew 4:1-11). So therefore we see that the bible is the antidote to these different infectious thoughts. As soon as we get a thought we need to shut it down with the sword (The bible)(Ephesians 6:11-18) This SCRIPTURE teaches us the importance of equipping ourselves with the Armour of God to withstand the enemy.

Thoughts come to try to distract you from the focus of God. The enemy will sometimes place a distraction in your path to shift your focus to that issue.

These are some thoughts that we tend to have.

“I have no friends”

“I feel alone”

“I’m broke”

“I feel as if I do not love myself”

“I feel as if my mind is going into chaos”

“I feel like giving up”

“I feel ugly”

“I feel depressed”

“I am so angry”

It is vital that as soon as these trespassing thoughts try to enter your mind that you must cast and shut them down with SCRIPTURE.

Thought:“I have no friends”

SCRIPTURES:

James 2:23- God calls us friend

John 15:14- Jesus calls us His friend if we do what he commands

Thought:“I feel alone”

SCRIPTURES:

Isaiah 41:10- God is with us

Deuteronomy 31:6-God will go with you

Psalms 23:4- God is with us in the dark valley

Romans 8:38-39- Nothing can separate us from Jesus

Isaiah 43:2- He will be with you when things feel tough

Psalms 27:10- God cares for you

Thought:“I’m broke”

SCRIPTURES:

Philippians 4:19-He shall supply all your needs according to his riches and glory

Matthew 6:25-27-Don’t worry about your life, what you will eat or what you will drink

Thought:“I feel as if I do not love myself”

SCRIPTURES:

Jeremiah 31:3- I have loved you with an everlasting love

Romans 8:38-39- Nothing can separate you from the love of God

Isaiah 43:2- I will be with you when you are going through

Revelation 21:4- He will wipe away every tear

Thought:“I feel as if my mind is going into chaos”

SCRIPTURES:

Philippians 4:7- The peace of God that surpasses all understanding

John 14:27-Peace I give you

1 Peter 5:7- Cast all your cares upon him, because he cares for you

Isaiah 26:3- You will keep the mind that is dependent in perfect peace.

Thought:“I feel like giving up”

SCRIPTURES:

Philippians 4:13- I can do all things through Christ who strengthens me

Joshua 1:9-Do not be afraid or discouraged

Jeremiah 29:11-For I know the plans I have for you

Psalms 46:1-God is our refuge and strength

Matthew 11:28- Come to me all who is weary

Romans 15:13- May the God of hope fill you with all joy

Romans 8:26-What to do in time of weakness

Thought: “I feel ugly”

SCRIPTURES:

Genesis 1:31-God calls creation good

Psalms 139:14- I am fearfully and wonderfully made

Songs 4:7- You are absolutely beautiful

1 Peter 2:9- Royal priesthood

Thought:“I feel depressed”

SCRIPTURES:

Psalms 34:17-The Lord is near to the brokenhearted

Psalms 40:1-3- The Lord heard my cry

2 Corinthians 1:3-4- He comforts us in all of affliction

Isaiah 41:10-Fear not for I am with you

Thought:“I am so angry”

SCRIPTURES:

James 1:19-20-Be slow to anger

Ephesians 4:26-27- Be angry and sin not

Proverbs 29:11-A fool is someone who can not control his anger

Proverbs 15:1-Gentleness turns away anger

Ecclesiastes 7:9- Don’t let your spirit rush to be angry

Psalms 37:8- Refrain from anger

It is important for us to know the WORD, not only know the WORD, but constantly study it (2 Timothy 2:15).The reason why is because if you have a thought from the enemy you can use SCRIPTURE to cancel it. Remember that you have authority over unclean spirits and sickness (Matthew 10:1). Jesus died on the cross not only to save you, but for you to have the same power as Him(John 10:10)!!!

Author: Clayo Victor