Winning the War in Your Mind

Our thoughts are powerful. They change our perspective, impact our decisions, and influence our habits. But what do we do when we become trapped by our thoughts, unable to escape negative and unhealthy thinking? Let’s learn what it means to win the war in our minds.

Questions for the thought audit:

DEFENSE (protecting your mind):
Are my thoughts tearing me down?
Do I think worried thoughts?
Does my self-talk cause me to shrink back in fear?
Do my thoughts cause me to keep people at a distance?
Are my unhealthy thoughts keeping me from the life I want?
Are my unhealthy thoughts keeping me from the life God wants for me?
Are my thoughts negative, toxic, or self-deprecating?
Does my inner voice tell me I’m helpless or that life is hopeless?
Do I find myself skeptical of others? [Your Notes] Do I lean toward imagining worst-case scenarios?

OFFENSE (moving towards God):
Are my thoughts building me up?
Do I think peaceful thoughts?
Does my self-talk inspire me to take faith risks?
Do my thoughts help me get closer to others?
Do my thoughts reflect my faith?
Are my thoughts God-honoring?
Do my thoughts reflect my hope in Christ?
Do they inspire me to believe I can make a difference in the world?
Do they equip me to become more like Jesus?
Do my thoughts connect to the vision God has for my life?

Groeschel, Craig. Winning the War in Your Mind (pp. 23-26). Zondervan. Kindle Edition.

To contact Ken: encountercommunity18749@gmail.com