Welcome back to EJC Writing Contributor, Kaitlyn Cole!
Kaitlyn was a guest speaker at a previous Echo Gathering, and we are thrilled to share her voice again. She is a pastor’s wife, a mom of two littles, and a horse trainer. Her life has been a wild ride filled with unexpected twists and turns that have ultimately led her to fall more and more madly in love with Jesus.
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As we continue to dig a little deeper for breakthroughs from ruminating thought patterns, here is an action plan:
Consider the root of your negative thoughts. Below is a list of common ones. Look at each root through a lens of prayer.
Take the time to look up and read the individual scriptures. Pray the scriptures over these areas of our thought life. Write them on a card and place it somewhere you will remember to read it.
Allow this process to grow over days or weeks. Take as long as you need and linger in these truths.
As you pray through these scriptures remember to ask the Holy Spirit to guide and direct you. Give Jesus permission to open these doors and bring healing as you surrender to the Father so that your mind can turn to trusting faith towards Him.
Again, this list is not meant to be exhaustive. You may get curious about your various thought patterns and wind up unearthing different roots. That’s wonderful! Stay curious, and follow where the Holy Spirit leads. He is trustworthy, and He knows what He is doing.
This is a starting place and further action steps may be necessary. Ask Jesus to reveal to you where to go from here to continue entering into healing.
Lastly, we need each other and the talents and gifts of the body of Christ. Would you consider sharing this information with a trusted believer who can join you in praying over these things? A phone consultation with a Christian counselor or life coach might be your best next action step. Regardless of how God leads you into healing, you are not alone!
Papa, Bless the efforts of every woman who reads this. See her and meet her exactly as she is right now. Illuminate her path with Your truth. Clear away confusion and bring order to the chaos in her mind. We put on the mind of Christ together as women who love You. Help us to encourage one another, be bold enough to check in on one another, and be brave enough to be honest with one another on this journey. Amen
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