Taking Captive Every Thought

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Wholehearted—Loving God With All Your Mind

Ever feel like your thoughts are running wild and trying to make you believe a whole array of things that aren’t true or helpful? Christy and special guest Stephani Cook talk about what it means to practically take every thought captive in obedience to Christ. There are so many things around us fighting for our mind’s attention—social media, general media (tv, movies, books, music, podcasts, news), the voices of friends and family, our own negative self-talk… And all of it can feel so very loud. Discerning what is good and right and true can feel really challenging at times in the midst of all of the noise. We must learn to "catch" our thoughts, "check" them, and "change" them if they aren't in alignment with what God says is true. It is slow and steady work that requires patience, intentionality, prayer, and often the help, encouragement, and accountability of others. 

• Sign up for The MomLife Monthly, our monthly newsletter at momlife.org. This month there's a free resource to help you take inventory of what's going on in your mind so you can then look to the Lord for redirection and renewal.
• Start a Podcast Club! Grab a friend (or two or three)—listen to the podcast and then have a conversation about it. Find discussion prompts in the show notes below.
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Journaling/discussion prompts:

• When you think about what fills your mind on a daily basis, what comes to mind?
• What did you learn about the idea that we need to “catch, check, and change” our thoughts?
• Check out our Mind Map resource (momlife.org/mindmap). Use it to take inventory of what is going on in your mind; this is the first step in allowing God to redirect and renew your thoughts.
• Read John 14:27. How are you encouraged with the truth that God does not leave you alone to navigate all the things that feel especially hard or overwhelming? 
• What activity can you use to help take your thoughts out of your body and remember that God is with you?
• Take some time to pray, asking God to help you catch, check, and change your thoughts to be in alignment with his truth.

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