“We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets
itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every
thought to make it obedient to Christ” (2 Corinthians
10:5).
Self-control is really not self-control. It is Holy
Spirit control, and it is another weapon to defeat fear. God is faithful to
empower you to win the hardest battle in your mind, but you must allow Him to
“own” your mind completely. Your greatest surrender comes in your heart and
mind. The battle to control any thought or fear is easier if you know what to do
to give God control. What relief to let Him fight the battle!
Recognize the fearful thought for what it is‒a.threat to
destroy your peace and joy. KNOW GOD'S WORD AND HIS PROMISE that comes against
that thought. This is what makes study and knowledge of the Word critical. PRAY
GOD'S PROMISE FROM HIS WORD, and tell Him your fear. GIVE YOUR FEAR TO HIM WITH
PRAISE because you know He is faithful to take care of it. Now REFUSE TO WORRY
about it anymore. When your fear rises to hit you again, keep refusing it. Tell
the enemy you have given it to God. Do it over and over again. When you keep
bringing your thoughts under God's control, you will eventually defeat Satan's
attacks. Those attacks will become just weak attempts. The control of your
thoughts will be in God's control. You will completely depend upon
Him.
In
The Prayer of Jabez, Bruce Wilkinson writes, “God’s power, under us, in
us, surging through us, is exactly what turns dependence into unforgettable
experiences of completeness.” What makes complete dependence upon the Lord an
unforgettable experience? It is when you receive His power that brings
completeness, healing, and renewal in the spirit of your mind (Ephesians 4:23).
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