49. If we don't control our thoughts, they will control us

In this episode we discuss the importance of trusting the Lord, and we see how our emotions are indicators of our thoughts. It's our responsibility to meditate upon the Word of God, to ask God for wisdom, and to analyze our thoughts and see if they line up with the truth of God's Word. But we must also be dependent upon the Holy Spirit in this process. Apart from His power, we won't be able to do what we discuss in this episode (see 1 Corinthians 2:11-12). Like Jesus said, "...apart from me you can do nothing" (John 15:5).

Here is the declaration I shared in this episode: My emotions are not intrinsically trustworthy, and I am not led by them; rather, it is the Lord and His Word that govern my thoughts and actions. (Philippians 4:8: “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.”)

Remember, if we don't control our thoughts, they will control us. When we find ourselves sinking like Peter was, we need to pay attention to the thoughts we are thinking that are leading to that. Or, to put it simply: when we find ourselves sinking, ask, "What am I thinking?"

Other episodes referenced in this one:

Episode 24: The Gospel

Episode 44: The renewal of our minds

Episode 48: Five loaves and two fish

Scriptures referenced in this episode:

Matthew 14:22-33

Mark 6:48

James 2:26

Isaiah 26:3

James 1:5-6

Romans 12:2

Ephesians 4:22-24

Matthew 6:25-34

John 1:12-13

Psalm 56:3-4

Psalm 42:11

Philippians 4:8-9

John 8:44

John 14:6

Philippians 4:6-7

John 10:10

John 16:33

Romans 8:37

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