Proverbs 3:5 (KJV)
Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.
We all have thoughts that seem true. Some feel logical, some feel emotional, and some feel like a gut instinct. But the reality is, your thoughts are not always trustworthy. Many people struggle with intrusive thoughts, fear, self-doubt, or confusion, and it leads to anxiety, overthinking, and bad decisions.
A lot of us trust our thoughts too much. We assume that if we think it then it must be true.
Our thoughts are limited, flawed, and often shaped by emotions, past pain, or even lies from the enemy. Satan wants us to trust our own logic above God’s promises.
Decisions are misguided because they’re driven by emotions, not truth. Distance from God forms because you rely on your own understanding instead of His Word. If you trust every thought that enters your mind, you’ll stay trapped in cycles of overthinking and emotional turmoil. You'll miss out on peace and clarity.
The key to overcoming intrusive and misleading thoughts is not fighting them, but ignoring them.
We must remember that not every thought deserves attention.
The thoughts that rise up against God’s Word need to be taken captive and cast down.
I created a simple framework to help you guys stop trusting your thoughts and start trusting God's truth.
Step 1: Identify the Thought
When an intrusive or negative thought comes, ask:
Does this thought align with God’s Word?
Does this thought produce peace or confusion?
If the answer is no, it’s a thought that needs to be cast down.
Example:
Thought: “I’m a failure. I’ll never be good enough.”
Truth: God says I am already made righteous, holy, and perfect through Jesus (Hebrews 10:14 KJV).
Step 2: Reject the Thought
You don’t have to argue with every thought. The enemy loves when we wrestle with lies. But you have authority to simply reject them.
Say it aloud:
"I don’t trust that thought. It’s not from God, and it doesn’t define me."
Speaking truth helps break the cycle of silent overthinking. The enemy works in silence and isolation, so speaking out loud exposes him.
Step 3: Replace with God’s Word
You can’t just remove a thought, you have to replace it with truth.
Example:
If you think, “I’m alone,” replace it with Hebrews 13:5 (KJV), “I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”
Final step:
Sometimes, even after replacing a thought, you might still feel off. Thankfully we know that feelings can be deceitful. You may not feel strong, but you are. You may not feel forgiven, but you are. You may not feel like God is with you, but He is.
Your thoughts are temporary, but God's Word is eternal. That’s why trusting Him over yourself leads to true freedom.
Amen!
Galatians 1:10 (KJV)
For do I now persuade men, or God? or do I seek to please men? for if I yet pleased men, I should not be the servant of Christ.
We all long for validation. It's natural to want to feel seen, understood, and appreciated. But the reality is, the world will often invalidate everything you do. You may be judged, criticized, or falsely accused. People will question your motives, downplay your efforts, or misunderstand your heart.
When you live for the world’s approval, you’ll always feel empty. When you live for God’s approval, you’ll always feel full.
And in a world that constantly tears down, God is the only One who builds up.
No matter how good your intentions are, there will always be people who misunderstand you. Even Jesus, the perfect Son of God, faced accusations and rejection. If they judged Him, they will surely judge us too.
But God allows these moments of invalidation to remind us: we are not of this world, and the world will never fully understand or love us. Unlike the world’s shifting standards, God’s validation is eternal and unchanging. When we believe in Jesus, we are already validated in the deepest way possible. We are called righteous, holy, and blameless.
You are already accepted, approved, and validated by God. His love isn’t based on your performance but on His grace.
The gospel reminds us that our identity is secure in Christ. The accusations, lies, and judgments of the world don’t define us because Jesus already declared us.
When rejection stings and false words cut deep, the gospel becomes our strength. We don’t have to defend ourselves or prove our worth. The cross already proved our value.
You don’t need the world to lift you up when you have the gospel holding you steady.
Focus on the gospel and remind yourself that God’s approval is all that matters. When criticism comes, set a boundary in your heart. Let the gospel be your defense, your validation, and your strength.
Amen!
We are going to run ANOTHER special Sunday Sermon livestream for all Tier 2 and Tier 3 members!
The link will be posted here at 4 PM CST (Texas time)
Minister Johnny will be doing a special sermon on Humility
see you soon
We will post the link here soon!
Once we get to the park, we will start the livestream.
Targeting around 4:30 pm cst (Texas time)
You must be Tier 2 or Tier 3