Thought Life: The road to sin starts in your mind.

I sat down this morning and prayed for what to pray about this morning...  Does that sound crazy...?  I do it all the time.   This morning God spoke an immediate answer:  Thought Life

I did a quick Internet search for 'scripture verses about thought life' and found this link from David Britton.

I also did a search for 'fiery darts' and found this excellent commentary from David Patterson.

My thought life is definitely something I struggle with.  I cover myself in prayer constantly and recite scripture verses like Philippians 4:8 and  Proverbs 4:23.

I also pray over Elijah, Connor and Monica's thought lives.

I believe that the thought life of a Christian Believer is the battlefield of an ongoing, fierce spiritual battle between the forces of Good and Evil.   We must constantly be on guard against the enemy and his firey darts.  The bible says Satan stalks about like a hungry lion seeking to kill, steal, and destroy...!  Don't give the enemy a foothold in your heart and mind by entertaining unwholesome thoughts.

The road to SIN starts in YOUR MIND...!

Heavenly Father,  I lift up my thought life to You today, Lord.   Guard my heart and keep my thoughts pure and holy.  I pray a layer of protection over the hearts of family: Elijah, Connor, and Monica too, Lord.

Bless us Lord.  Draw us close to You.  Give us a greater hunger and thirst for Your Righteousness.  Help us to give OUR BEST for YOUR GLORY...!  Allow us to be iron, salt, and light to each other and those around us.

We love YOU, Lord.  And pray these things in Jesus' name, AMEN.

Philippians 4:8

I believe that what this world needs is a little more of Philippians 4:8


Today, with God's help I will dwell on good things. I will not allow negative thoughts to take control of my mind. I will dwell on that which is good and pure and holy. I will not allow anger to over take me. I will not give in to the snares of the evil one who seeks to discredit my witness.

Here's a a link to some great commentary about Philippians 4:8. It's a little long, but well worth the read in my opinion.


Dear Heavenly Father,

Negative thoughts are a problem for me. I have tried but have not been able to overcome this problem by myself. Lord, as with everything, I need You. I need the power of the Holy Spirit to help me to take every thought captive. By Your Grace and by Your Grace alone am I able to break down this stronghold in my life.

Lord, I know I am nothing without You. I can accomplish nothing by myself. But in You I am strong and can do anything. Father God I claim Victory today in Your Name.

Lord You are a God of Order and Peace and right now my life is disorganized and anything but peaceful. Father God right now I am consumed with non productive busy-ness. I long for peace, but it seems far, far away.

I love You Lord. And I want to honor Yo with my thought life. Help me to be in prayer more. Help me to be in Your Word more. There's no way I can be negative if I'm engaged in those activities.

Lord I know You are the Way, the Truth, and the Life. -And I am to live by faith, not by sight. Jesus I lay these burdens at Your feet with confidence that You will enable me to overcome them.

You are a Mighty and Awesome God. All good things come from You, Lord. I thank You for the many blessings You have so freely given. And as always I stand in the Gap for our country. Please continue to Bless America, Lord. Withhold Your judgement for just a little while longer. Allow Your people just a bit more time to win a few more souls and change a few more lives.

I give today to You, my King. In Jesus' precious holy name I pray, Amen

Fighting Negative Thoughts....

Philippians 4:8 says:

Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things....


When I feel anger start to well up within me I claim that verse.

(...this verse is getting a workout today...)

-Coach Sam