When we consistently memorize and hide God’s word in our hearts, we will discern the moment a lie aims for our mind. Hebrews 5:14 says, “…those who by reason of use have their senses exercised to discern both good and evil.”

As in the wild, a predator seeks out the weakest in a herd. When we do not attend to unresolved issues in our hearts, they weaken our faith, and undermine our confidence. They also create inner stress that undermines our health.

The next time a negative thought against yourself or another comes up, ask the Holy Spirit to reveal the lie that you believed. Negative dialogues are lies. Why? They are based on the past. Our past is over and done with. It only exists in our minds. We cannot change them, but we can change our thoughts through renewing our minds with truth. Metamorphosis. 

We are not caterpillars eating leaves (past). We are new creations designed to exemplify the Lord in every aspect of our lives (present). We have a future and a hope because of the Lord’s thoughts towards us. Jeremiah 29:11.