“Problem Solver”
“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.” Romans 12:2 (NLT)
“Get Out of Your Head”
My bible studies class just started Jennie Allen’s book, “ Get Out of Your Head.” It is a book about the power God gives us over our thoughts. In session 1, Jennie dives into how shifting our mind and how we think, changes how we live. As we get out of our own head and give God the power over our thoughts, our perspective changes which changes how we live. (Jennie Allen)
My Story
You all know my story by now. In one of the most heartbreaking times of my life, I got to learn exactly what Jennie taught in session 1, spiralling. I had so many thoughts whirling around in my head as we were praying my son would wake up and recover. Doctors were giving me their diagnoses, people giving me their thoughts and looks making me feel like the worst mom in the world, people crying, people praying, my fears, witnessing my families fears, and so many others. I spiraled and my fear and thoughts took over. All my heart knew to do was pray. Not knowing this at the time, but later looking back, as I prayed, God quieted my mind. He blocked it all out and I was able to shift my thinking which revived my mind.
Battling
So many of my problems have been solved by getting out of my own head and praying for the Lord to quiet my mind. Do you want many of your problems solved? Gosh I think we all do. What I have learned through my story is I have to think differently. I can’t do it all. I can’t even come remotely close. Jennie mentions in her book, we go to war with some many things on a daily basis. It is important for us not to allow the enemy to get into our head. (Jennie Allen)
Do you want the Lord to be your problem solver? Do you want to “Get Out of Your Head?” Let God transform you into the person He made you to be. He can give you the power to change how you think if you let Him. Let Him touch your heart and renew your mind.
Counting My Blessings,
Susan Browder
Susan Browder
Additional reading:
https://www.treadingwatertiljesuscomes.com/2015/08/31/giant-problems-fear-not-10/
