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[Zemirah]

I read this a few days ago, but running a bit late with the journaling side of things. What was amazing though with the reading for this day is that when I read it I'd been thinking of a question that was heavily on my heart; and ... as I read the days reading the question was addressed! Could only be God's timing and provision of course What I'd been wondering about was why; when things had been going well that day and I wasn't aware of any negative thinking or patterns at the time, could I suddenly crash and start aching inside. I wasn't aware of any particular trigger and yet there it was! Then in the study I read about "suppressed thoughts" and how I've allowed something to enter my mind which even though I may not have been conciously aware of, my spirit was reacting to. Wow, an answer!

I know that my head is filled with all kinds of lies that shouldn't be there; all kinds of patterns ... and I understand the need to eject them. Also understand the need to replace the lie with the truth; actually a lot of this sounds a bit like cognitive based therapy and what happens there only with that it's only addressing what goes into the mind and not what goes deeper than that; and looks at mans evidence and truth instead of God's truth which we know makes all the difference. This is also where I get stuck though because "I've tried this" and while it had some success ... and is making some impact; I can't seem to eject the deeper truths which colour everything else. I also know that by thinking I've tried and failed this; it means there's now doubt there which makes it something to stumble over as well; and ..... the image of the good angel and evil spirit sitting on my shoulder and flicking them off isn't an image that works for me So now I'm stuck on day 6 and day 7; but definitely not wanting to give up! I want these lies ejected and to live the abundant life God promised and to live it freely in Him; and not just "get through the day tripping over one lie after another"

[Dora]

Hey sis it took me many many months to undo all the lies. Um...some are still claiming they are truth. It takes time for some things you've believed all your life to be removed and replaced. To stop believing what you've always believed is a difficult task, but not impossible with Christ. He will get you there. Just keep seeking Him.

[ciny]

Hi SIS took me along time to quit litening to the lies and to sort out the lies from the truth still working on that to be honest you recnizing that you arnt willing to give up the lies is a big step while your stuck in the chair think of ways you can get out of it.
something that is hellping me today i want to share with you it is from day five i founf=d encouragment as i read it hope tyou do to.......

iam not a victim anymore iam iam an over commer and victorious.amen

God says this about me....................................................................

you are mine.....................................

you are beautiful...................................

you are bought with a price...................................................................

you are precious....................................................

you are perfect in my eyes.................................................................

you have a purpouse ...................................................

you are a treasured posseassion!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

you are my child!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Zemirah]

amen! thanks Ciny and Pine

wow Ciny that list, what timing I was just thinking this morning that I needed to go back and reread some of the things God says about who I am in Him (still need to do that) but then to open this thread up and see you'd shared some of it just as I needed it ... God's perfect timing yet again! and thankyou for being faithful to share what He led

I need to confess/change something ...... yesterday I was getting stuck on that the ejection seat button was stuck; and to quote something someone said to me last night on another matter - I was trying to snatch defeat out of the jaws of victory!!!! not doing that on what they were talking about; and not going to do that here either! the power of God is so much mightier and HE is my strength!

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[humblevisitor]

This is also where I get stuck though because "I've tried this" and while it had some success ... and is making some impact; I can't seem to eject the deeper truths which colour everything else.

I don't know how those others do the quotes....

I agree with what everyone has said so far...and you go on to say that you recognize the above quote as negative thinking.
Very good...you can see the lies so see the truth...if you don't get rid of that lie you will be stuck...you said so yourself. The others who posted are proof that this does work...it will work for you

i have to repeat the same truths to myself daily...God Loves you and God wants to heal you...He wants to have success and impact on your life

[Zemirah]

For quoting - I highlight what someone has written and press the little quote button above (got B, i, u, quote, code etc going along) and that works

Thanks humbleflyer it's funny reading where you put "you said so yourself" kind of like, hmm I should actually listen to myself ! and on a positive matter

Love those truths you are repeating daily to yourself; and good advice there also thanks

[Ingegrity]

Zem,

I understand what you are saying totally. I am reading a book Titled "Who switched off my brain" by Dr. Caroline Leaf. (Christian and brain scientist) on how to get those deep in-grained TOXIC Thoughts gone.

I highly recommend it. She explains how those thoughts become embedded, and gives you a list of things to work on to get them out, and gone for good!

Keep the Faith!

Love,
Ing

[Zemirah]

Thanks Ing, the book looks interesting! I'll try to get hold of it, bless you

[Zemirah]

the local library has the book so I've put in a request to get it soon