Taking Thoughts Captive part 1 – Too Much on My Mind

I will bless the LORD at all times: his praise shall continually be in my mouth. – Psalms 34:1

Many don’t realize the destructive force of worry and doubt. They are a part of Satan’s system of fear that can deafen the ears of the believer from hearing God’s voice of direction, open doors to satan to meddle in our lives, and hinder the effectiveness of our faith. When we feel that we have too much on our mind, it could be a sign of not enough from our mouth.  

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The first way we want to address an over active mind of care is with words of praise to God. This is not about a response to stressful, challenging times, but about making a lifestyle beforehand of ongoing, perpetual, steady, thanksgiving and adoration. It is impossible to really be “tuned in” to how much the Lord loves us, how sufficient His grace and provision is for us through Christ, and overall how blessed we are and at the same time be mentally and emotionally overcome with all that we are facing in life.  It’s fascinating to see just how fast thoughts stop when words start. Last faith note, I like the way that the Psalmist writes that “his praise shall continually be in my mouth.” Let’s you know upfront what’s coming out when its open.

Thank You Father for the fullness of Your grace and Your peace that passes understanding. Through You I focus on the good that You have before me and I can let go of every stress, worry, and frustration. It is a joy to know that You are not distant from me but lovingly involved in every area of my life. I open all of my heart to You, even areas that I’ve not been the proudest of so that Your love can flood me, saturate me, and overtake me. It is not legal obligation but it is Your goodness that brings me to repentance and convinces me of my righteousness in You. In the name of Yahshua (Jesus) I pray.

My mind is the abode of the Most High and not a place for toxic uncertainty and doubts. He is worthy of my continual praise throughout the day. Through Him my thoughts are organized, my directions are prioritized, and my steps are ordered. The words of my mouth are empowered to speak forth His will and those things that I speak come to pass. Peace for my circumstances I call you to be seen. Guidance and direction I call you to be made known. Healing internally and externally I call you to be made manifest. Provisions for every calling and goal I call you forth immediately for the sake of the kingdom. There is no lack in my God and there is no lack in me. There is no lack in my God and there is no lack in me. There is no lack in my God and there is no lack in me.


Psalm 27:6; Isaiah 61:3