Submitted Anonymously from the Rocky Mountains

When I compared my negative thoughts to God's Word, I was amazed at the differences:



My thoughts tell me to give up.
God's Word tells me to be committed. Matthew 5:33-37

My thoughts tell me "I need it now!"
God's Word tells me to exercise self-control. Galatians 5:23

My thoughts tell me I deserve to come first, be selfish.
God's Word tells me to have humility and put others first. Philippians 2:3-4

My thoughts tell to get mad and hold a grudge.
God's Word says forgive as many times as it takes. Matthew 18:21-22

My thoughts tell me to seek revenge.
God's Word tells me to be a peacemaker. Romans 12:18-19

My thoughts tell me take all the credit.
God's Word tells me to glorify Jesus Christ. John 17:5



My thoughts tell me I need to look good on the outside and no one will notice the ugly inside.
God's Word tells me to be pure on the inside and the outside won't even matter. Proverbs 31:30



My thoughts tell me I'm ugly.

God's Word tells me I'm wonderfully made. Psalm 139:14



My thoughts tell me I'm all alone and no one understands me.

God's Word tells me He will never leave me He knows the plans He has for me. Deuteronomy 31:6, Jeremiah 29:11



My thoughts tell me that I'm just not good enough.

God's Word tells me that I'm His gift to the world and that I was created in His image. Psalm 127:3, Genesis 1:26