2 Corinthians 10:5

We destroy arguments and every lofty opinion raised against the knowledge of God, and take every thought captive to obey Christ

I have been really sort of wrestling with God a bit I guess the past few days. I really desire in my heart, and in my best moments to be more like Christ. I really want to be kind, generous, quick to forgive, slow to anger and all of those wonderful qualities we usually associate with Paula Dean type women. It is interesting to me then, that today God would bring me to this little goody in 2 Corinthians. I was a bit annoyed to be in 2 Corinthians 10 today I will admit. And yes, I know, I shouldn’t be annoyed with God, but it would be a lie to say I wasn’t so there you are. I mean, it is scripture, but come on, it isn’t an exciting scripture really. Paul is writing a chapter here defending his ministry and it isn’t very interesting. . it wasn’t to me this morning anyway. But in the midst of it all. . .I did hear God this morning. . and he wouldn’t let this one by me.

“Take every thought captive to obey Christ” sorta hit me upside the head a bit. I heard God quipping back at me a bit in those words this morning. Really child, you want to be like Christ. . .then turn over every thought. Yes, every thought. Don’t treat my word like any of it is boring and meaningless. Don’t let your mind wander the way you are prone too. You start to get mad, what are you thinking about? You want to cut that other driver off, what are you thinking?

I do believe that God expects us to be in control of our minds at every moment. I know this is hard. I think women are extra prone to “over think” most things. We have to take our thoughts captive. Whether they are thoughts of malice or envy, rage or fear. Men, you too. . .want to overcome some lust issues. . .get your thoughts under control. Focus on things above.

Father, forgive me for my thought life. Forgive my harsh words. Forgive me for being so out of control in my own mind. Help me this day to begin to become more aware of the thoughts I am thinking and the problems I am pondering. Help me learn to let things go and not bottle them up only to fume over them later.