Well, I think I have my first one down. I can't tell you how much I've enjoyed this. I said it to myself so many times during these past two weeks. I especially loved saying it when I woke up at 3:00 in the morning, driving in the car, in the shower, when I was upset with my husband and during my yoga meditation time. I think I'm ready for my second verse.
Scripture Memory verse #1
"And hope does not disappoint us because God has poured out his love into our hearts by the Holy Spirit whom he has given us." (Romans 5:5)
Scripture Memory verse #2
"We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." (2 Cor 10:5)
In an article written by Dr. Caroline Leaf Controlling Toxic Thoughts and Emotions, she puts it perfectly...
"Faith-based emotions are love, joy, peace, happiness, kindness, gentleness, self-control, forgiveness and patience. These produce good attitudes and thoughts.
Fear-based emotions include hate, anxiety, anger, hostility, resentment, frustration, impatience and irritation. These produce toxic attitudes and create a chemical reaction in the body that can alter behavior.
Fear is the root of stress. Scripture says, “God has not given us a spirit of fear but of power and love and of a sound mind” (2 Tim. 1:7). Fear-based thinking blocks the flow of healthy chemicals and releases toxic chemicals that put you into stress."
I totally believe stress contributes to many of the problems we face in life. I need to take every thought captive to God... I want to fearlessly fear Him!
He will never let me go. He won't let you go either!
Much love,
Angie
11 comments:
Amen. Fear based or faith based emotions, toxicity or peace? I'm with you: Lord, help up take captive every thought and make it obedient unto You. Right on with this one. No fear in Christ, but of love and a sound mind. Yep. All this is ours through taking each thought--focus on whatever is pure, whatever is good--and release the toxicity of anger and fear and shame. This SO speaks to me. Congratulations on learning your verse. My new one is Micah 6:8--the one about not taking ourselves too seriously, but taking God seriously. All these fit into my theme, contentment! Praising Him for you tonight and asking a special blessing over your mind and my own. Love, Annette G
Stopping by to say "Hi" sweet friend.
Hugs!
Kat
You picked a GREAT second verse. I memorized that verse long ago and I come back to it ALL the time! And, I loved that article. Thanks for sharing!
We speak life or death, we think life or death...I choose to walk with God and speak and think life. Love your verse. My 2nd verse is:
But the LORD said to Samuel, "Do not look at his appearance or his stature, because I have rejected him. Man does not see what the LORD sees,for man sees what is visible,but the LORD sees the heart."
Have a blessed day!
Love, Annette
one of my favorite songs! I love the thought of making every thought obedient to Christ. Particularly during these times. We need to remember whose we are. Whom shall we fear?
love you,
karen
Ang,
Great scripture! I have a book and DVD by Dr. Caroline Leaf and love it!
Blessings
Michelle
Wonderful thoughts you have shared today! Thank you!
Superb verse! There are many days when I am saying outloud "take captive every thought".
I agree with you about stress causing a lot of the problems we face today. I have learned so much from Caroline Leaf! Oh, how I need to be reminded to take every thought captive. That is so difficult for me to even know what that looks like. Oh, God I need your help. Show me what taking every thought captive looks like.
Thanks Angie for being you and loving God and pushing me towards Him! Be blessed my sweet sista in Christ!
Love,
Nicole
I just came by to thank you for visiting my blog. I don't know what I said that spoke to you but to God be the glory.
Your post is great and I never want to let go of my Savior. He has done so much for me I could never thank Him enough. Without Him I am nothing.
May God bless you and visit me anytime,
AliceE.
I love this Ang! I want to join you in your memory verse learning. Thanks so much for this post. You are a blessing. I never really sat still and listened this this entire song...it really touched my heart today. Thanks for the lift:)
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