All my life, when I thought bad thoughts, I’d just surrender to them. When I got sad, depressed, or lonely, I wouldn’t fight it. I’d say “here’s another bad day, I’ll let it be a bad day”. I didn’t think I had control. My brain had complete control of me. I didn’t think i could just ask Jesus to take away the pain. Because how could it be that simple?
This post will be a tiny one, because I only have one small point to make: don’t believe everything you think. You don’t need to agree to go to the places your brain takes you.
The JOY of the Lord is your STRENGTH. I feel like it has taken a long time for me to realize that joy is strength. Use it to fight. Use it as a weapon. Don’t let your thoughts control you. You’re stronger than depression or anxiety or loneliness. The joy of the lord is your strength. And the joy will always win!
