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Attacking Reoccurring Thoughts, Part 2 (TMF:2417)

Tuesday, August 13, 2024
Peace to Live By: Attacking Reoccurring Thoughts, Part 2 (TMF:2417) - Daniel Litton
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       So, in the case of someone saying something against us, we could think, “They spoke something against me” and just focus on that feeling and ignoring all the thoughts. But it’s also important in dealing with reoccurring thoughts to have a plan of attack in that you have a series of ‘dialogues’ you go through when that particular thought or feeling emerges. This model was demonstrated for us when Jesus was tempted by Satan in desert. Jesus’ plan of attack was to have a Bible verse ready to say back to Satan that contradicted what Satan said. Now, we too can use Bible verses, or really anything that is true—it doesn’t necessarily have to be a Bible verse—to attack our negative reoccurring thoughts. So, again, in the case of the person who has spoken something against us, we could hold in mind the thought that we forgive that person every time it comes to mind. We could say, “I forgive this person for speaking against me and making me look bad, just as Jesus has forgiven me for my wrongs.”