I ’ ve learned that the more I train myself to challenge cognitive distortions , the easier it becomes .
I believe this is what Paul had in mind when he exhorted the Corinthian Christians to pull down strongholds , “ casting down arguments ... bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ ” ( 2 Corinthians 10:4-5 , NKJV ).
One of the greatest prescriptions for curing cognitive distortions is found in Proverbs 3:5-6 .
Trust in the Lord with all your heart and lean not on your own understanding ; in all your ways submit to him , and he will make your paths straight .
Yes , lean not on your own understanding . Especially during a crisis .
Taken from Hang On , Let Go by Frank Viola . Copyright © 2021 . Used by permission of Tyndale House Publishers , a Division of Tyndale House Ministries . All rights reserved .
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Frank Viola has helped thousands of people around the world deepen their relationship with Jesus Christ and enter into a more vibrant and authentic experience of church . His mission is to help serious followers of Jesus know their Lord more deeply so they can experience real transformation and make a lasting impact . Viola has written many books on these themes , including God ’ s Favorite Place on Earth , From Eternity to Here , and his landmark book , Insurgence : Reclaiming the Gospel of the Kingdom . His blog , Beyond Evangelical , is rated as one of the most popular in Christian circles today .
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