Take every thought captive.
"And he shall be like a tree planted by the rivers of water, That bringeth forth his fruit in his season; His leaf also shall not wither; And whatsoever he doeth shall prosper." Psalm 1:3 KJV
"casting down imaginations, and every high thing that exalteth itself against the knowledge of God, and bringing into captivity every thought to the obedience of Christ;"
2 Corinthians 10:5 KJV
High Self-esteem
"Let nothing be done through strife or vainglory; but in lowliness of mind let each esteem other better than themselves." Philippians 2:3
"By humility and the fear of the LORD Are riches, and honour, and life." Proverbs 22:4
We never have a reason to be prideful about anything we do or accomplish. All we have, even the air in our lungs, is from GOD and Him alone!
DEPRESSION
THE WORDS "JOY" AND "REJOICE" APPEAR OVER 30 TIMES IN THE BIBLE!
"REJOICE IN THE LORD ALWAY: AND AGAIN I SAY, REJOICE." PHILIPPIANS 4:4
"NOT THAT I SPEAK IN RESPECT OF WANT: FOR I HAVE LEARNED, IN WHATSOEVER STATE I AM, THEREWITH TO BE CONTENT." PHILIPPIANS 4:11
Paul went through SO many hardships, yet he was ALWAYS content. Even when it feels like there's no reason for joy, we are all SO blessed and we can always find something to be grateful for.
FEAR & ANXIETY
What does God's Word say about fear?
"For God hath not given us the spirit of fear; but of power, and of love, and of a sound mind." 2 Timothy 1:7 KJV
God is ALWAYS with us.
"And the peace of God, which passeth all understanding, shall keep your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.
Even though it may not always seem like it, God is always with us! We don't have to fear because God is in control and He's BY FAR the best person to be in control.