My sister Jill really enjoyed a recent sermon at her church in Washington. It was titled "Lies We Tell Ourselves".

How many thoughts do we have that we don't care much about. They can help to destroy our day, or maybe even our lives!

She sent me the highlights. "Might be a Karen's Korner," she said. Here are five of the ten bullet points:

THOUGHT LIFE

I Can't Help What I Think

""Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things. For you died, and your life is now hidden with Christ in God. When Christ, who is your life, appears, then you also will appear with him in glory."
~ Colossians 3:2 - 4

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FORGIVENESS

They Don't Deserve It & We Don't Think We Can

"Be kind and compassionate to one another, forgiving each other, just as in Christ God forgave you."
~ Ephesians 4:32

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CHANGE

That's Just The Way I am

"Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God's will is---his good, pleasing and perfect will."
~ Romans 12:2

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ANGER

This Is What They Deserve

"My dear brothers and sisters, take note of this:  Everyone should be quick to listen, slow to speak and slow to become angry, because human anger does not produce the righteousness that God desires."
~ James 1:19 - 20

"A fool gives full vent to his spirit, but a wise man quietly holds it back."
~Proverbs 29:11

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HURTFUL WORDS

They Make Me Say Those Things

"Do not let any unwholesome talk come out of your mouths, but only what is helpful for building others up according to their needs, that it may benefit those who listen."
~ Ephesians 4:29

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God,
I can read these words but how can I do it?
How am I going to believe all of it?
I am going to need Your Help!
Help me!
Put Your Thoughts into my life!
Into My heart and mind.
I am not going to be able to do it myself.
Which You knew all the time!
Thank You, Father!
Amen.