Breaking Mental Strongholds with Biblical Wisdom

Rewire Your Brain Through Scripture

“..we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”  2 Corinthians 10:5b NIV

1.    Recognize the thought.

Examine me, O God, and know my mind.  Test me, and know my thoughts.  See whether I am on an evil path. Then lead me on the everlasting path.  Psalm 139:23-24 GW 

Let us examine and probe our ways, And let us return to the Lord.  Lamentations 3:40 NAS

 2.    Reveal the lie.

But when anything is exposed by the light, it becomes visible.  Ephesians 5:13 ESV

Why are you depressed, O my soul? Why are you upset? Wait for God! For I will again give thanks to my God for his saving intervention.  Psalm 42:5 NET

3.    Replace with truth.

and you will know the truth, and the truth will set you free.   John 8:32 ESV

Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.  Philippians 4:8 ESV

4.    Renew the mind.

And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, so that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect.  Romans 12:2 NAS

Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things.  Colossians 3:2 NIV

Never stop reciting these teachings. You must think about them night and day so that you will faithfully do everything written in them. Only then will you prosper and succeed.  Joshua 1:8 GW

Repetition creates resilience.

The things you have learned and received and heard and seen in me, practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.  Philippians 4:9 NAS

Common Lies versus Biblical Truth

THE LIE                                                 THE TRUTH 

I’m not enough.                                      My grace is sufficient for you, for my power is made perfect in weakness.  2 Corinthians 12:9

I’m not smart.                                         If any of you lacks wisdom, let him ask God, who gives generously. James 1:5

I can’t change.                                       Be transformed by the renewing of your mind.  Romans 12:2    

This is just who I am.                             If anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation. 2 Corinthians 5:17            

I will always be broke.                           My God will supply all your needs according to His riches in glory.  Philippians 4:19

I will always be fat.                                I discipline my body and keep it under control.  1 Corinthians 9:27                        

I’m ugly.                                                 I praise You because I am fearfully and wonderfully made.  Psalms 139:14

I will always be alone.                           Never will I leave you; never will I forsake you. Hebrews 13:5                            

I’m a bad person.                                 There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus.  Romans 8:1     

I can’t be forgiven.                               If we confess our sins, He is faithful and just to forgive us. 1 John 1:9                

I am what I did.                                    Forgetting what is behind and straining toward what is ahead. Philippians 3:13

I’m too old.                                           Even to your old age and gray hairs I am He… I will sustain you. Isaiah 46:4

It’s too late for me.                               The LORD makes everything beautiful in its time.  Ecclesiastes 3:11     

I’m too young.                                      Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young. 1 Timothy 4:12

I’ll aways be addicted                          God is faithful…He will also provide a way out.  1 Cor.10:13

I can’t control my lust.                          Those who belong to Christ Jesus have crucified the flesh. Galatians 5:24             

I can’t stop sinning.                              Sin shall no longer be your master… you are under grace. Romans 6:14   

Message Notes:  The Holy Bible, New International Version, God’s Word translation, New American Standard, 1995 version, English Standard Version, The NET Bible.  Cleaning Up Your Mental Mess, by Dr. Caroline Leaf.  How to Handle Your Emotions, by June Hunt.  The Cognitive Triangle, by Hudson Therapy Group.