IV. SEND THE THOUGHTS TO THE LORD FOR DISPOSAL. Temptations must be handled carefully.
We could attempt to push thoughts down into the heart. It is tempting to think that by pushing those ANTS into the unconscious they will c ease to plague me.
But that is folly.
It will return at a more opportune time with double the power!
Another possibility is to allow the thought to rule us. Why not give in to the temptation? After all, isn't everybody doing it? Be like the couple that prayed if God wanted them not to have sex He would send someone to interrupt them. My own conscience sensitized by the Holy Spirit was not enough.
The only good option is to allow the Lord to deal with it.When we give our cares to Jesus He has a special place to take them to that is as far from us as the East is from the West. It may be embarrassing to admit to the Lord that my brain is out of control and I need to turn it over to Him, but He is there for that reason. He will not be shocked. After all, He was tempted to blaspheme against the Father.
How about this little prayer?
Lord Jesus Christ
Son of the living God
Have mercy upon me
And give me peace!
If you are able, take a look at the little PDF book we wrote called Power Christian Thinking. It might set you up to get free from compulsive thinking!
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