” …  and every high-minded thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God. We are taking every thought captive to the obedience of Messiah—” 2 Corinthians 10:5, TLV

Every Thought?   A few years ago, I received this revelation. It’s simple really. I can’t hide my thoughts from God. Here’s the thing. Even though we may know that Scriptural truth, it is a whole other matter to acknowledge that thought then show it to Jesus. Taking a thought captive and surrendering it to the Messiah is a purposeful act.

Here’s what happened the first time. When the ugly thought arose in me, I pictured myself bringing it to the Messiah — and it was a really nasty thought that I was ashamed to have thought it. Once I laid it before Him, I “watched” as the thought melted away, kind of like the Wicked Witch of the West when Dorothy throws water on her. Then the thought was gone.

Sometimes it takes a couple of times these days, but when that ugly thing is gone, it is gone.

How do you take an ugly thought captive? Please, share.

Shabbat shalom.