When Your Mind Turns Against You: How to Resist the Lies

Today's Scripture: James 4:7 (listener request)

How do you know whether painful thoughts are coming from a wounded part of your soul or from spiritual opposition? When we're caught in cycles of rumination, self-criticism, or shame, discerning what's happening within us can be complicated. But we don't always have to identify the exact source of a thought to know how to respond to it.

We explore:

*How psychology and spiritual warfare intersect

*Why painful feelings need compassion, but shaming thoughts need to be challenged

*What James 4:7 teaches us about resisting lies

*How to practice compassion and discernment in God's presenceGo deeper:

⁠Episode 197⁠: Am I Under Attack—or Just Overwhelmed? Spiritual Warfare and Personal Responsibility with Joel Muddamalle

Episode 229: Why Your Soul Needs Quiet in a Noisy World with John Mark Comer

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