How to Harness the Power of Thought

This Thought Kept Holding Me Back... But I'm Working To Overcome It

​Before I share what that thought was and how I'm outgrowing it, let me tell you just a bit about the power of thoughts and how you can transform yours.  (Side note - I wonder if you've had the same false belief as me - you'll have to let me know?!)

1. Some thoughts are subconscious - they run in the background, fueling your actions without you even realizing it.  You may feel or even act "some sort of way" and it's hard to put your finger on why.  Those things are felt on a deeper level before you understand their origins.
2. Other thoughts - conscious ones, well they are alive and well in the forefront of your mind.  These are the things you repeat to yourself (or others) as if on loop.  You may say them jokingly, snarky, sadly, happily or sincerely.  Perhaps you don't say them at all, but you're well aware of these thoughts you have.

Here are the things you need to know:

• Both types of thinking produce results.
• Both can work for you.
• Yet, both can work against you. 

WHATEVER YOU'RE THINKING (OR SAYING) - YOUR BODY BELIEVES.

It's kind of amazing really.  Knowing this though, we need to use this "power" for good.  But how do we do that?

First - if we notice a thought that is not serving us - we need to take that thought captive.  That means stopping yourself as soon as you think or say it.  (This requires practice - but you can do it!).
THEN swap out this thought by speaking truth and positivity.  Here are two ways to do that:

1. How would you encourage a friend in this situation - what good thing would you tell her?  Be your own best friend and speak to yourself with love and compassion.
2. Look to God's word - what does HE say about you/your situation?  He does not lie.  He loves you - You are precious - You belong to Him - You were wonderfully made - He has good plans for your life.  Whatever area you're struggling with, look for truth in scripture and let that be your new thought. 

...WE TAKE CAPTIVE EVERY THOUGHT TO MAKE IT OBEDIENT TO CHRIST. 2 CORINTHIANS 10:5

What Was "My False Thought"
I continued to tell myself (first subconsciously and then consciously) that if I'm being led by God to do something, then it shouldn't be hard.  If God has a plan for me, then it shouldn't be such a challenge or a struggle... it shouldn't be so much work!  It should come easy, shouldn't it?!  (Have you ever thought like that before?!)

But Hebrews 10:36 tells us:
YOU HAVE A NEED OF STEADFAST PATIENCE AND ENDURANCE, SO THAT YOU MAY PERFORM AND FULLY ACCOMPLISH THE WILL OF GOD, AND THUS RECEIVE AND CARRY AWAY WHAT IS PROMISED.

Did you catch that?!  When we are working to accomplish the will of God - we need to have patience and endurance!  If it is supposed to be easy, we'd have no need for such things, would we?
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So, my original thought - I had to take it captive and replace it with the TRUTH.  Not my feelings or ideas or perceptions - but with God's word.

• And friend, I tell ya, it shifts everything!

I've not fully "arrived" at reframing this false belief all of the time, but it's a start.  The more I remind my mind and my body that it's ok to be challenged while doing good work - the more I move forward with assuredness and endurance.

WHAT'S THE FALSE BELIEF YOU'RE CARRYING AROUND THAT IS NOT SERVING YOU?
Follow those steps I provided to capture and reframe it.
And if you'd like some help uncovering a subconscious thought pattern or letting go of a conscious one, then I'd love to help.
One on one coaching allows for the space to safely explore your beliefs while providing the guidance to overcome them.
Whether it's one Support Session, a Mini Reset or a full 90 Day Transformation​ we will:

• Uncover what's been stopping you, slowing you down, or keeping you from living a fulfilling and intentional life AND
• Discover the small changes you can make to receive God-focused and Spirit-led transformation...
• So you can feel better across all areas of your life.

​​I believe in YOU and the power of CHANGE!

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