“Therefore since we have these promises let us purify ourselves from everything that contaminates body and spirit, perfecting holiness out of reverence for God” (2 Cor 7:1)

Thoughts that are neither illuminating nor glorifying God can happen to anyone. They could be thoughts of worry or diversion. These thoughts can be full of poison and leave you down and quite depressed.

How do you fight negative thoughts when they throng your mind? The word of God is always our refuge. First of all, we are reminded, “Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it” ( Prov 4:23, NIV). This means we should be most careful in putting ourselves in such situations where our minds are saturated with that kind of information that only leaves us dishonoring God. There is that company which is always full of negative vibes and we should just steer away far from.

Then also we should remember that the word of God is our ultimate weapon. “For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double edged sword, it penetrates even to the dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow, it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart” ( Heb 4:12, NIV).

Here is the trick. When Satan dared penetrate the ranks of Jesus by casting doubts, he was immediately rebuked by the Word of God: “Jesus turned and said to Peter, “Get behind me, Satan! You are a stumbling block to me; you do not have in mind the concerns of God, but merely human concerns” ( Mathew 16:23).

Next time you find negative thoughts taking the better part of you, aside from keeping far from such crowd, just cast them off with God’s powerful and liberating word.

Prayer today: Lord Father God of Abraham, maker of heaven and earth, today I cast off any thoughts that do not honor you and want to push me back, out of my mind, with your powerful and liberating positive Word, this I pray in Jesus’s name.