Do you ever feel like your thoughts are running the show? Are you constantly replaying conversations, worrying about things that haven’t even happened, or battling thoughts that sound a lot like shame? Do you wonder, “What’s wrong with me?” when your brain won’t slow down?
In this episode of Peace Over Perfection, we’re talking about the mental spiral—what causes it, why it feels so overwhelming, and how to stop letting your thoughts boss you around. Because those anxious, spiraling thoughts? They’re not just mental noise. They’re spiritual territory. And you’re not powerless in the battle.
You’ll learn:
💭 Why your thoughts can sound true but still be a lie 🛡️ How to recognize spiritual warfare in your mind—and fight back with truth 📖 The exact Scripture to speak when the lies sneak in 🧠 How to take your thoughts captive instead of letting them take over ✍️ A practical way to interrupt the spiral and start thinking differently
If you’ve been overwhelmed, discouraged, or just plain tired of overthinking everything—this episode will remind you that you’re not stuck. There’s a way to fight back. And it starts with God’s Word.
Resources Mentioned:
📥 Free PDF: Quiet the Spiral – 10 Common Lies & the Scripture to Fight Them 🛍️ My Amazon Storefront (favorite books + faith tools) 🖨️ Free Printable Scripture Cards – Download Here
Scripture of the Week: Ephesians 6:17 – “Take the helmet of salvation and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.”
Connect With Me: 📧 Email → susan@abundantlylivedlife.com 🎙️ Podcast → Peace Over Perfection on Apple Podcasts 📸 Instagram → @susan.shropshire 🎵 TikTok → @susanshropshire
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