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Have you ever had a pretend argument with someone in your head? Like, you didn’t actually have the argument—everything was just playing out in your mind. We’ve all been there!

In the same way, we’ve probably all also had arguments and fights with ourselves in our minds. Maybe you missed a big shot in the game and so you beat yourself mentally. Or maybe you failed an important test and so you repeatedly tell yourself how stupid you must be.

These kinds of negative thoughts can be powerful. While they might be in our head, they can dramatically impact the way we act and the way we see ourselves. Paul, who wrote today’s verse, knew this, which is why he encourages us to take every thought captive.

Is there a lie you’ve been tempted to believe about yourself lately? That you’ve messed up too much, that you’re worthless, that you’re not smart, cool, or talented? Today, pray something like this: “God, help me put a stop to this type of thinking. When I’m tempted to believe a lie about myself, remind me of what YOU say about me.”