“We take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ” (2 Cor. 10:5).
Your thought life shapes your direction.
If you don’t take control of your thoughts, your impulses will take control of you.
And when impulses rule, they lead to detours, discouragement, and ultimately defeat.
But God has called you to something greater—dominion, not domination.
He entrusts you with responsibilities, relationships, and resources.
In order to steward them well, you must first manage your mind.
How do you do that?
1️⃣ Recognize rogue thoughts.
Not every thought deserves your attention. Fear, lust, doubt, and anger—if left unchecked—become strongholds. Identify them for what they are.
2️⃣ Replace lies with truth.
Put off what’s false or ungodly and put on what’s good and true. Fill your mind with God’s Word so that when deception comes, you have the truth to combat it.
3️⃣ Redirect your focus.
Paul instructs us: “Whatever is true, honorable, just, pure, lovely, commendable… think about these things” (Phil. 4:8)
You can’t stop every thought from coming, but you can choose where to set your mind.
And be sure to remember…
This isn’t just about positive thinking—it’s about spiritual warfare.
Your mind is a battlefield, and victory starts with taking every thought captive to obey Christ.
As you do, God’s peace will guard your heart and mind (Phil. 4:7),
So today, ask yourself: Are my thoughts leading me toward dominion or domination?
Take hold of your thought life.
The battle starts in the mind—win it there.