One of the greatest struggles is the battle of the mind.  Constantly my head is flooded with thoughts of all the mean and hurtful things I have encountered.  These horrible thoughts invade and imprison me while my persecutors go free.  They are free to live their lives as normal without dealing with the hurt they have caused.

I have quite the imagination creating this entire fantasy of the pleasure my persecutors get from my pain.  All the while I am in misery while my oppressors are gloating and laughing.  At night I cry myself to sleep while they rest easy.  I could spend hours daydreaming about the motives and actions of others and still never get to the truth.  Although those statements are exaggerated, I have given more attention to my hurt than necessary

Today I choose to replace negative memories with positive thoughts about our Lord.  Scripture tells us that God is love.   Love manifested through the gift of his Son, our Redeemer, God is so patient and compassionate.  He exemplifies the same qualities we need to share with others even those who have hurt us the most.

It is because we have a Redeemer that I am free.  I am free of Satan’s attack on my mind.  I release all the negativity allowing the Spirit to have free range to take complete control of my mind.