How do we bring our thoughts captive to Christ?

“May we bring every thought captive to Christ.” (2 Corinthians 10:5)

We discipline ourselves, asking God’s help to become aware of negative or sinful thoughts, and we replace them with thoughts and prayers from the truth from God’s Word. For example--

• if frightened, we find refuge in Him (Psalm 57:1),
• if worried, we find peace in Him (Philippians 4:6-7),
• if confused, we find direction in Him (Psalm 32:8),
• if weak, we find strength in Him (Isaiah 40:29),
• if in sin, we find mercy in Him (1 John 1:9),
• if tempted, we find victory in Him (1 Corinthians 10:13),
• if grieved, we find comfort in Him (Psalm 34:18),
• if our world is falling apart, we find stability in Him (Isaiah 28:16),
• if lonely, we find company with Him (Matthew 28:20),
• if lacking confidence, we find encouragement in Him (Psalm 3:3),
• if tired, we find our rest in Him (Matthew 11:28),
• if under attack, we find our stronghold in Him (Psalm 9:9),
• if overwhelmed, we find our help in Him (Psalm 33:20),
• if about to give up, we find our hope in Him (Psalm 71:5),
• if troubles come, we find our refuge in Him (Psalm 57:1).


Let every affirming thought become a prayer!