tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271782988733712529.post4696369593625093375..comments2023-09-07T01:39:21.319-04:00Comments on His Grace is Sufficient: Take it CaptiveLauren http://www.blogger.com/profile/17436134254925910378noreply@blogger.comBlogger11125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271782988733712529.post-34025506069920182972014-10-28T15:24:21.897-04:002014-10-28T15:24:21.897-04:00Thank you for these beautiful words and reminders...Thank you for these beautiful words and reminders. I believe part of taking every thought captive is focusing on the positive -- including not beating ourselves up with guilt over not being perfect -- about our thoughts! It's a challenging balance. You explain it beautifully here.Sara Borgstede https://www.blogger.com/profile/11546266724555165274noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271782988733712529.post-21148796246792504892014-10-27T22:37:04.440-04:002014-10-27T22:37:04.440-04:00I know I've wasted too much time thinking and ...I know I've wasted too much time thinking and dreaming about the future and never DOING anything in the present (well, not NEVER, but feels that way! LOL). That's part of the reason I signed up for the 31 day challenge b/c I wanted to be forced to think of something "right now" to write about, and treasure the moment! Great thoughts here!Julie Kierashttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16468486248699926325noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271782988733712529.post-32347935669349962792014-10-27T11:53:19.344-04:002014-10-27T11:53:19.344-04:00My mind moves so fast actually planning out what w...My mind moves so fast actually planning out what would happen if _____ happens. I find myself dwelling on the tragic "what ifs" too many times. So thankful that focusing on the Lord reins in those thoughts! Good post!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271782988733712529.post-45816677940959751612014-10-27T11:08:26.813-04:002014-10-27T11:08:26.813-04:00That's why this verse is so meaningful to me. ...That's why this verse is so meaningful to me. I struggle daily with the battlefield in my mind. Thank you for the encouragement by pointing to what we are missing when give in to those worries, doubts, fears, and condemnations. Zionhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11180417908209217887noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271782988733712529.post-48003158889419818232014-10-27T10:27:56.596-04:002014-10-27T10:27:56.596-04:00Very wise words!Very wise words!Pattiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11246904837775307023noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271782988733712529.post-68374812402382941042014-10-27T10:04:24.432-04:002014-10-27T10:04:24.432-04:00I love this reminder that we need to corral our th...I love this reminder that we need to corral our thoughts--take them captive and spit out the irrational ones. God wants us to dwell (live in) on the good things. blestbutstresthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02058280295906350992noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271782988733712529.post-3081953509432820542014-10-27T09:57:57.557-04:002014-10-27T09:57:57.557-04:00I have ALWAYS loved this scripture. I have it on a...I have ALWAYS loved this scripture. I have it on a sign on my living room wall--the same as the one you have pictured in the righthand sidebar. Found you through Facebook 31 dayers link up.Karmenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15278364040974045532noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271782988733712529.post-52075584441590900182014-10-27T09:45:13.760-04:002014-10-27T09:45:13.760-04:00Too often we follow our thoughts instead of taking...Too often we follow our thoughts instead of taking them captive. Good reminder!Barbara H.http://barbarah.wordpress.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271782988733712529.post-22333551974929866582014-10-27T09:41:23.987-04:002014-10-27T09:41:23.987-04:00Thank you for this Monday morning reminder! Think ...Thank you for this Monday morning reminder! Think on these things.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271782988733712529.post-87726702485057606842014-10-27T09:23:03.265-04:002014-10-27T09:23:03.265-04:00So true, that if I am thinking on something not be...So true, that if I am thinking on something not beneficial, then I am NOT thinking on what I should be (the good, pure, lovely, etc.). Thank you for the reminder that I need to be careful of what I allow my mind to dwell on!Kristi B.http://www.thissideofheaven.weebly.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-271782988733712529.post-68697440654511149392014-10-27T09:04:24.609-04:002014-10-27T09:04:24.609-04:00I looked at that very verse recently. It is amazin...I looked at that very verse recently. It is amazing how every thought needs to be taken captive. We must be intentional in what we allow our minds to spend time on. I'm visiting from the 31 Dayers FB site & am glad to be here today!jviola79https://www.blogger.com/profile/01984136484419462463noreply@blogger.com