It’s All in My Head

The biggest spiritual battle is fought ….between the ears.

“The life of the Christian has three distinguishing aspects: deeds

words

thoughts Thought comes first then words, since our words express openly the interior conclusions of the mind. Finally, after thoughts and words, comes action for the deeds carry out what the mind has conceived.”

In order to wage the battle successfully, we must make sure;

“…that all our thoughts, words and deeds are controlled by the divine ideal… the revelation of Christ.”



When I find myself slipping into a black vortex of fears–whatever they may be–I renew my mind with the contrary promise of God from His Word.

Though I may be hanging by a thread battling my humanity, I rehearse that divine truth over and over in order to stop the chain reaction.

“The mind of Christ is the controlling influence that inspires us to moderation and goodness in our behavior”

It is all in my head...but I know this…He is my Jehovah Shammah,

The Lord is my Companion.

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Quotes from Treatise on Christian Perfection by St Gregory of Nyssa, bishop