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Some people try to repress their negative thoughts but that’s hardly effective. Instead of repressing your carnal thoughts you need to replace them with scriptural thoughts. For instance, if you are struggling with guilt over some past sin, you will likely feel unworthy and maybe even wonder if God is sick of your repeated failures. Replace that guilty thought with Romans 8:1, “There is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” and you will feel forgiven and accepted by the Lord.
“The mind governed by the flesh is death, but the mind governed by the Spirit is life and peace.”
— Romans 8:6 (NIV)
Lord help us to understand that our thoughts produce feelings both good and bad. Teach us to replace our negative thoughts with the truth of Scripture. In Your holy name we pray. Amen.