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EternalFire

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I find Colossians 3:1-10 to be helpful in the situation that you are describing.

Phrases like “set your mind on things above” is a great way to drive out unwanted thoughts and to reduce the rate at which they return.
 

Cameron143

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How do you occupy your mind with God when there are thoughts there that won't go away????
Read alot of scripture, then meditate upon it.

The mind is complex and forms associations with the things we allow to be put into it. When you input scripture, you will form new associations, and establish new thought patterns.

Also, retrain your mind as per Philippians 4:8. Choose to think about good things. This will involve taking thoughts captive as per 2 Corinthians 10:5.

As you begin to practice these things, you will find both your heart and mind stayed more and more upon the Lord.
 

maxwel

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Read alot of scripture, then meditate upon it.

The mind is complex and forms associations with the things we allow to be put into it. When you input scripture, you will form new associations, and establish new thought patterns.

Also, retrain your mind as per Philippians 4:8. Choose to think about good things. This will involve taking thoughts captive as per 2 Corinthians 10:5.

As you begin to practice these things, you will find both your heart and mind stayed more and more upon the Lord.
Most of our "spiritual disciplines" are not hard to understand...
they're just hard to to.
: )
 
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A LOT more Scripture, for me, equals a lot LESS sin, "presenting myself daily, as a living sacrifice"
(Romans 12:1-2 AV), especially when A LOT of Scripture is studied, Rightly Divided! *:

* Basic Distinctions (14 +) Of Prophecy vs Mystery!
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[ Update/Additions #’s: (19) (20) (21) (22) (23) (24) ]

Amen.

* Additional study info:

“Things That Differ!”

A LOT of time spent With God And thinking/studying/meditating prayerfully and Carefully on
His Word
leaves no time nor room For other thoughts, eh?