Every thought

"(For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal, but mighty through God to the pulling down of strong holds;) 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 10:4, 5 KJV) We can be our own worst enemy. There have been many times that I have found myself fighting with the past, the present, and the future. Many times my old self has trapped me and kept me away from God. Sometimes we find ourselves making excuses to not step out in faith, and other times we bring up the past, which will lead us to doubt and possibly unbelief. Many people just might find themselves fighting and wrestling with their own thoughts and imaginations. Temptation usually starts in the mind, and it will lead us to the left or right. We might find ourselves wanting to give up and throw in the towel. Sometimes it is not easy serving the Lord Jesus Christ. You just might find yourself trying to please yourself, instead of trying to please Christ. We were not called to battle with ourselves, but to surrender ourselves to Him. We might find ourselves doing just the opposite. Jesus has given us everything that we need to stand and live for Him. It is all found at the cross. Guilt and shame can easily trap the heart and deceive the mind. It could also lead one in the opposite direction than to the throne of grace. The Lord says that we should not be conformed to this world any longer but be transformed by the renewal of our minds. The battle begins in the mind, and it can arouse the flesh and bring back the past. However, the cross of Christ defeats everything that comes against the child of God. "There is therefore now no condemnation to them which are in Christ Jesus, who walk not after the flesh, but after the Spirit. For the law of the Spirit of life in Christ Jesus hath made me free from the law of sin and death" (Romans 8:1, 2 KJV). God bless you. Amen