How to Get Rid of Unwanted Thoughts

Matt Brown • •

Pastor Matthew Stephen Brown talks about the impact of our thoughts and how they directly correlate to our actions. In his message, he challenges us to train our minds from seeing the negative and looking to the positive.

WHAT YOU CAN DO THIS WEEK

Ask God to help you discern to what extent your thoughts are unhealthy. What came to mind? What are some examples of bad thoughts and how they have hurt you? In what ways have your thoughts and responses to them become godlier in the last year? Why do you think this happened? As you review Philippians 4:8, what stands out to you as needing to change in your thinking habits? Ask Him to guide you and empower you to make these changes in your thinking. Think of a situation that is troubling you. Take a minute and listen to your thoughts about this circumstance. Identify which thoughts are godly and which are not as you reflect on Philippians 4:8. Picture what your future would look like if you were able to practice this positive thinking. What excites you the most about this picture?

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The soundtrack of our world and culture is anxiety, depression, anger, and shame, telling us we’re unloved, unsafe, unworthy, and not secure. And if we only focus on our own thoughts, feelings, and insecurities, truth can easily be drowned out. This is not of God. We need to listen to Jesus. His soundtrack is his word, declaring we are seen, loved, valued, and safe. It’s time to change the track! But how do we do this? We have to actively listen. We focus on God’s soundtrack through His word, His people, and His worship. Philippians 4:8 says, “Whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things.” This is exactly what we are called to do.
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