A Thought for Thursday: Truth

Satan has another name. The Father of Lies.

When negative thoughts fog your mind and drag you relentlessly down, it's wise to carefully consider where those thoughts might start.

...whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—think about such things. ~ Paul in his letter to the Philippians 4:8 (NIV)

Garbage in. Garbage out. If you let the lies, negativity and ugliness to come into your head and heart, you're likely to end up with a whole load of garbage.

Amy Grant sings:

Are you living in an old man's rubble?
Are you listening to the Father of Lies?
If you are then you're headed for trouble.
If you listen too long
You'll eventually die

...we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ ~ Paul in his second letter to the Corinthians (2 Cor 10:5) (NIV)

The next time you feel overwhelmed with negativity, check some of those thoughts against Scripture. Against the words of Jesus. And ask yourself if they're the truth. Because the truth will set you free.