Stop Fighting the Same Thoughts | Closer to Jesus Podcast Ep 15 (2024)

Send us Fan MailJoin Ashley Ennis in this powerful episode of the "Closer to Jesus" podcast as she delves into the battle Christians face with negative thoughts and how to overcome them through humility and submission to God's will. In this episode, part of a four-part series on how a humble spirit leads to a sound mind, Ashley explores the relationship between thoughts, disobedience, and the knowledge of God. She encourages listeners to trust in Jesus's plan, even when it seems beyond our understanding, and to engage in spiritual wrestling to align with His will.Ashley provides practical steps to help you capture and submit your thoughts to Jesus, including submitting your thoughts and imagination to Him, praying, repenting, immersing yourself in the Bible, and using your God-given gifts. She also discusses the spiritual armor of God, particularly the helmet of salvation, which protects the mind from the enemy's attacks.Through the story of Jacob wrestling with the angel of the Lord, Ashley illustrates the humility and perseverance required to receive God's blessing. The episode concludes with a poignant metaphor of a cluttered closet, representing the mind burdened with thoughts and the past, from which Jesus seeks to rescue individuals, promising peace.FOLLOW ALONG IN YOUR BIBLE:2 Corinthians 10:3-6James 4 :8Romans 8 :6Isaiah 55 :8-9Genesis 32 :24-30Philippians 2 :7-10Ephesians 6:13-18Isaiah 9 :5-6 Don't miss this transformative episode that will help you find freedom from the internal battles that plague the mind and experience the peace that comes from aligning with Jesus's thoughts.Don't forget to like, share, and subscribe for more uplifting content.#closertojesus #podcast #ashleyennis-----Visit the website and follow along on social media.Website:https://www.ashleyennis.com/Podcast:https://www.buzzsprout.com/2314178Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/ashleyennis.closertojesusInstagram:https://www.instagram.com/closertojesuspodcast/Pinterest:https://www.pinterest.com/ashleyennis_closertoJesus/TikTok:https://www.tiktok.com/@closertojesuspodcast?_t=8jnxTAU7G7G&_r=1Amazon: (BOOKS)https://www.amazon.com/stores/Ashley-Ennis/author/B08SR5JLDR?ref=ap_rdr&isDramIntegrated=true&shoppingPortalEnabled=trueSupport the show