Moving was such a theme last year that I thought a little more moving celebration was in order. Last night at Life group we listened to a presentation on septic thoughts. I kind of liked 'toxic thoughts' for the alliteration value, but both describe the basic problem with many of our mental disorders. PTSD, anxiety, depression, and others are rooted in toxic thinking. The thoughts of fear drive the body's fear response when there is nothing to be afraid of in the immediate area. After a while the adrenaline reaction becomes habitual and the body begins suffering the effects of over-reacting to nothing. In some cases, I have found the Modified Stationary Panic (MSP) to work. It gives the body something to do with that adrenaline reaction. However, not every social situation is suitable for doing a Russian squat dance, or jumping jacks, or whatever physical activity seems appropriate at the time.
A better solution is to fight. Not fight as in pick the biggest fellow in the room and start insulting his favorite pet, but resist as in 'resist the Devil and he will flee from you' fight. We resist the Devil with the same method Jesus used - The Word of God. We are given a sword, the Word, and I suggest we start swinging it. If you want to translate that to a modern metaphor: let us memorize scriptures that refute the Devil's favorite accusations and use that as ammunition in our spiritual side arm. When the Devil draws down on you with those toxic thoughts, fire back some scripture bullets.
Have a great weekend! Enjoy the Super Bowl! God bless you all!Bucky
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