Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on thee: because he trusteth in thee.
A mind that stays on God is kept in perfect peace.
2 Corinthians 10:5
You do not have to obey every thought. You can take it captive and bring it to Christ.
2 Corinthians 10:5
Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;
You do not have to obey every thought. You can take it captive and bring it to Christ.
KJV2 Corinthians 10:5 in context
2But I beseech you, that I may not be bold when I am present with that confidence, wherewith I think to be bold against some, which think of us as if we walked according to the flesh. 3For though we walk in the flesh, we do not war after the flesh: 4(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 5Casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ; 6And having in a readiness to revenge all disobedience, when your obedience is fulfilled. 7Do ye look on things after the outward appearance? If any man trust to himself that he is Christ’s, let him of himself think this again, that, as he is Christ’s, even so are we Christ’s. 8For though I should boast somewhat more of our authority, which the Lord hath given us for edification, and not for your destruction, I should not be ashamed:
Paul’s most personal letter, about suffering, weakness and God’s comfort.
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Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things.
A practical way out of spiraling thoughts: choose what is true, pure and lovely to dwell on.
And be not conformed to this world: but be ye transformed by the renewing of your mind, that ye may prove what is that good, and acceptable, and perfect, will of God.
God renews the way you think, so you are not shaped by the pressure around you.
In the multitude of my thoughts within me thy comforts delight my soul.
When thoughts multiply inside you, God’s comfort can still bring joy.
Search me, O God, and know my heart: try me, and know my thoughts: And see if there be any wicked way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting.
A prayer for an anxious mind: ask God to search your thoughts and lead you.