Sometimes I forget to breathe
And the anxiety builds inside of me
Negative thoughts begin to attack
And all I can see is all that I lack
Other times life is roses and rainbows
I find purpose in every trial life throws
I feel strong, confident and unbreakable
I win every challenge and keep my life stable
Then there’s the in between, the unknown
Where I forget who I am and the wrong roads I follow
Reality is in question, I fear and I hide
False beliefs emerge, You disappear from my sight.
So what does your Word say to manage the three
Into a right and healthy mentality?
You say think on those things that are lovely and true
Things that are pure and of good repute.
Think on things that are just and have virtue
Honorable and bring praise to You
To take every thought captive to the obedience of Christ
To draw my strength from your sacrifice.
The battles in my mind with long suffering I’ll endure
Knowing the war has been won and You are the Victor
This world will bring trouble, but You have overcome
So through the trials and tribulations, I’ll cling to your Son
“Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report, if there be any virtue and if there be any praise, think on these things.” Philippians 4:8
“We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” 2 Corinthians 10:5
“I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” John 16:33