Challenging Negative Thoughts: Reclaiming Your Mind's Territory

This episode tackles the battle against negative thoughts and the lies that try to hold us back. Through practical steps grounded in biblical truth, we learn how to take control of our mindset, affirm God’s promises, and overcome mental struggles.

• Understanding the impact of negative thinking
• Recognizing the historical context of self-doubt
• Personal reflections on overcoming past struggles
• Practical strategies for combating negative thoughts
• The importance of affirmations and self-declaration
• Engaging in prayer as a means of surrender
• Reflective exercises to assess personal thought patterns
• Final encouragement and call to share the message

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Transcript

Speaker 1: 0:00

Good morning, amiga, and welcome back to another episode of the Mommy on a Mission podcast. I'm your host, mariana, and today we are exploring a topic that we all struggle with negative thoughts. You know those sneaky little lies that try to plant themselves in our minds, making us doubt who we are, what we're capable of and even how much God loves us. But, amiga, we are not about to let those thoughts win. Nope, today we're taking authority over our minds and learning how to fight back with the truth of God's word. The scripture that I want to focus on today is from 2 Corinthians, 10 5. That says we destroy every proud obstacle that keeps people from knowing God. We capture their rebellious thoughts and teach them to obey Christ. That verse, right there, tells us we have the power to capture and redirect our thoughts. So, amiga, grab your cafecito, get comfy and let's unpack how we can start winning this battle in our minds. Welcome to the Mommy on a Mission podcast. I'm Mariana, your host and the number one best-selling author of Mommy on a Mission a guide towards healing, self-discovery and walking in confidence. As a dedicated life coach, wife, mom yaya and, most importantly, daughter of the king, I am passionate about empowering multifaceted women just like you. In each episode, we dive deep into transformative topics that help you reignite your passion and purpose. My unique approach is designed to help you overcome the fear of external expectations and create the space and time you need for both increased job satisfaction and personal growth. Join me on this journey of self-discovery and empowerment, as we explore practical strategies, inspiring stories and actionable insights. Together, we'll navigate the complexities of life and emerge stronger, more confident and truly aligned with our deepest desires. Welcome to the Mom in a Mission podcast, your go-to resource for living a more purposeful and fulfilling life. So grab your Tazza cafe y vamos a platicar.

Speaker 1: 2:34

Okay, girl, let's be real. Our minds can be a battlefield. Have you ever caught yourself thinking I'm not good enough, I'll never get past the struggle, God must be disappointed in me and nothing ever works out for me. Does that sound familiar? Yep, but let me tell you this those are lies straight from the enemy, and his goal is to keep us stuck in fear, insecurity and doubt. The enemy is an opportunist. He waits for the perfect moment, when we're exhausted, overwhelmed or discouraged, to plant those thoughts in our minds. Like you are so tired and you're laying in bed and you're trying to go to sleep and then, all of a sudden, things start popping up in your mind, right, and then next, what's next? We start to feel anxious, we start to feel overwhelmed, we start to overthink things. I mean, it's like so much going on, right, and so that's why it's so important to compartmentalize what voices we allow to influence us, because if we don't, then we're going to allow those voices that control your life will also control your mind. Are you listening to the enemy or are you listening to God? That's something that we need to be asking ourselves.

Speaker 1: 4:14

And before I keep going on, I just want to say full disclosure. Here I am in a new office space and I know it sounds echoey. So someone mentioned why do you sound? Know it sounds echoey. Someone mentioned why do you sound like you're echoey in the background the last couple of episodes? Well, the thing is is that I moved into a little office space and we haven't gotten the soundproof system up yet. So we're working on that and thank you so much for just hanging in there with me, but I just wanted to continue to come out here and, you know, provide you a little drops of wisdom, okay, anyway.

Speaker 1: 4:50

So, like I was saying, now I want to take this back all the way to the book of Genesis. Now imagine if Eve had rebuked the enemy for feeding her lies. How different would her story have been Like if she would have said nope, I am not going to eat that apple, because my husband told me that I was not supposed to touch that. I'm not going to eat it. Like we wouldn't be where we are today, right, like this would not even be a topic of conversation. But unfortunately, that's not how it went and we see how that ended. Right, it ended in brokenness, in separation and consequences. So we have to keep guard over what and who we allow to speak untruth into our lives.

Speaker 1: 5:40

I can recall times in my life where I felt like I was a huge disappointment to my children and family due to the choices I had made and I made plenty and I believed I was being punished for all my mistakes. I truly did. But then again, I also had an upbringing that told me that if you know if I lie, if I do this or whatever, god's going to punish me. The truth is is that God is a loving God. But I was looking at I had two filled marriages. I felt like I felt doomed to never experience a happy marriage ever in my life. But by God's loving grace, I have been remarried and my husband and I have been together for 16 years. So I know now that that was a lie from the enemy. Yes, I had two past failed marriages, but you know what God can break that when we start putting our faith into him and we start believing his truth right, then we're going to see those changes.

Speaker 1: 6:45

Now don't get me wrong. Marriage isn't always easy. We have our ups and downs, like everyone else, but through prayer and faith in God, we have learned to work through our struggles. I had to rebuke y'all. Sorry, my dogs are out here barking, acting a fool I think somebody just got here. But anyways, I had to rebuke those negative thoughts and allow God to show me that he had a better plan for me. So if you've ever believed that your past mistakes define your future, let me tell you right now that's a lie. God's grace is bigger than any failure and he is in the business of redemption.

Speaker 1: 7:21

So how do we actually fight these negative thoughts? Well, here are some practical and biblical steps to help you. Take your thoughts captive, because I'm not going to come on here and not talk to you with God's truth, right? So number one we've got to recognize our lives. Pay attention to the thoughts that pop into your head. Ask yourself is this in alignment with what God says about me? And if it's not, it's got to go.

Speaker 1: 7:50

Romans 12, 2 says don't copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Number two replace the truth. Number two replace the truth. Find a scripture that speaks against that negative thought and declare it over yourself. For example, if you feel unloved, romans 8, 38, 39 says nothing can separate me from God's love. Or if you feel like a failure, philippians 4, 13 says I can do all things through Christ. You've got to speak life over yourself. Our words have power. What we speak over ourselves shapes our reality. If we keep feeding ourselves negativity, guess what? We're giving it permission to take root. But when we declare God's truth, we are reinforcing the victory that is already ours in Christ.

Speaker 1: 8:58

So today I want you to start your day because it's Saturday morning. We're up, we're drinking our cacatito. You know we're here, we're listening to this, but I want you to start your day by affirming God's truth over your life. I want you to say I am chosen, I am loved and I have purpose. Proverbs 18, 21 says that the tongue can bring death or life.

Speaker 1: 9:24

Those who love to talk will reap the consequences. You know, like the chismas, yeah, you know, they're always talking and talking and talking. Well, guess what? It's going to backfire, right? So I mean we've got to choose life, choose to speak words that align with God's promises, not the lies of the enemy. You've got to pray and surrender. Give those thoughts to God. When worry, doubt or fear creeps in, we've got to pray. When worry, doubt or fear creeps in, we've got to pray. Here's another scripture Philippians 4, 6, and 7. Don't worry about anything. Instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need and thank him for all he has done.

Speaker 1: 10:11

So I want you to take a moment to reflect, ok, and I want you to ask yourself these questions. What negative thoughts have been weighing you down lately? What truth from God's word can you use to replace those thoughts? And how can you be more intentional about guarding your mind daily? If you journal because I know I do I want to encourage you to write these down and spend some time with God reflecting on them. So one more time what negative thoughts have been weighing you down lately? What negative thoughts have been weighing you down lately? What truth from God's word can you use to replace those thoughts, and how can you be more intentional about guarding your mind daily? So I want to pray with you today. Okay, thank you for your truth that sets us free.

Speaker 1: 11:19

Lord, I lift up every mujer listening right now who is battling negative thoughts. I pray that you remind her that she is loved, that she is chosen and that she is equipped for every good work. Help us to take every thought captive and align it with your word. Give us the strength to reject the lies of the enemy and replace them with your promises. We surrender our minds to you today and ask for your peace to cover us In Jesus' name. Amen, to cover us In Jesus' name, amen.

Speaker 1: 12:00

I know that today was a short one, but, amiga, I hope today's episode encouraged you. Remember, you are stronger than you think and God's truth is your weapon. And if this episode blessed you, do me a favor, share it with your Amiga, leave a review and make sure you subscribe so you don't miss out on future episodes and if you're ready to grow deeper in your faith. I'd love to invite you to my Amiga Ready to Read your Bible study group, where we examine God's word together. The link will be in the show notes along with tickets, because the tickets are still on sale for the she's Bold Women's Conference. That's going to happen May 2nd here in Dickinson, texas, so if you want to be in a room full of faith-filled, purpose-driven mojettas, you don't want to miss this. Grab your ticket before they're gone. Again, the link is going to be in the show notes.

Speaker 1: 12:50

We've got some great speakers. We've got Pastor Latoya Christman. She is an author, she is a Christian counselor, she is a dynamic speaker. We've got Micaela Alva, who is going to be our emcee another author, another life coach, and let me tell you, this woman has been through it and she just has that way of talking to women to encourage them, and if you haven't, you need to go listen to her podcast called Dear Fearless Mujer. This woman is a powerful woman of God. We also are going to have Pastor Marina Gutierrez. Pastor Marina Gutierrez, she's a real estate agent, but she's also a pastor, and her wonderful daughter is going to just lead us into worship, ms Marisol Gutierrez. Y'all this is going to be a phenomenal event and I am encouraging you to just come on out and check it out. So again, amiga, until next time, keep fighting, keep believing and keep walking in victory. Love you. See you next Saturday.

Speaker 1: 14:06

Thank you for tuning in to the Mommy on a Mission podcast. If you found today's episode inspiring, don't forget to subscribe, leave a review and share it with your amigas. And, before you go, if you're looking to dive deeper into healing, self-discovery and walking in confidence, be sure to grab a copy of my book Mommy on a Mission a guide towards healing, self-discovery and walking in confidence, available now on Amazon. Stay connected with me on social media. Follow us on Instagram at Mommy on a Mission Podcast, and on Facebook at Mommy on a Mission. If you're considering working with a coach but aren't sure if you're ready, send me a DM and I will send you a free gift to help you get started on your journey. Until next Saturday, keep shining and remember the tower is within you. Adios, amigas.