The document discusses strategies for recognizing and replacing "mind monsters", which are described as negative thoughts or self-talk. It recommends observing one's reactions and moods, setting up mental filters, using a "P-filter" based on Philippians 4:8, renewing one's mind through Scripture, and replacing unhelpful thoughts with positive ones. Bible passages are cited that encourage guarding one's heart, focusing on God rather than human concerns, and thinking on things pure, excellent and praiseworthy. The document poses discussion questions about identifying mind monsters, filtering thoughts, examples of good thoughts, fast ways to replace negative with positive thoughts, and why mind retraining requires continuous practice.
The document discusses strategies for recognizing and replacing "mind monsters", which are described as negative thoughts or self-talk. It recommends observing one's reactions and moods, setting up mental filters, using a "P-filter" based on Philippians 4:8, renewing one's mind through Scripture, and replacing unhelpful thoughts with positive ones. Bible passages are cited that encourage guarding one's heart, focusing on God rather than human concerns, and thinking on things pure, excellent and praiseworthy. The document poses discussion questions about identifying mind monsters, filtering thoughts, examples of good thoughts, fast ways to replace negative with positive thoughts, and why mind retraining requires continuous practice.
The document discusses strategies for recognizing and replacing "mind monsters", which are described as negative thoughts or self-talk. It recommends observing one's reactions and moods, setting up mental filters, using a "P-filter" based on Philippians 4:8, renewing one's mind through Scripture, and replacing unhelpful thoughts with positive ones. Bible passages are cited that encourage guarding one's heart, focusing on God rather than human concerns, and thinking on things pure, excellent and praiseworthy. The document poses discussion questions about identifying mind monsters, filtering thoughts, examples of good thoughts, fast ways to replace negative with positive thoughts, and why mind retraining requires continuous practice.
The document discusses strategies for recognizing and replacing "mind monsters", which are described as negative thoughts or self-talk. It recommends observing one's reactions and moods, setting up mental filters, using a "P-filter" based on Philippians 4:8, renewing one's mind through Scripture, and replacing unhelpful thoughts with positive ones. Bible passages are cited that encourage guarding one's heart, focusing on God rather than human concerns, and thinking on things pure, excellent and praiseworthy. The document poses discussion questions about identifying mind monsters, filtering thoughts, examples of good thoughts, fast ways to replace negative with positive thoughts, and why mind retraining requires continuous practice.
1. R_______________ the mind monsters 1. R_______________ the mind monsters
Genesis 18:12 “That's why Sarah laughed to herself (internal), thinking (internal), Genesis 18:12 “That's why Sarah laughed to herself (internal), thinking (internal), "After I'm so old and my husband is old, too, am I going to have sex?" "After I'm so old and my husband is old, too, am I going to have sex?" Mark 5:27-28 “She had heard about Jesus, so she came up behind him through the crowd Mark 5:27-28 “She had heard about Jesus, so she came up behind him through the crowd & touched his robe. She thought to herself, ’If I can just touch his robe, I will be healed.” & touched his robe. She thought to herself, ’If I can just touch his robe, I will be healed.” Observe your a. R_____________ Observe your a. R_____________ b. M_________ b. M_________ c. S______-t________ c. S______-t________
2. R_________________ the mind monsters 2. R_________________ the mind monsters
Psalm 101:3 “I will not put anything wicked in front of my eyes.” Psalm 101:3 “I will not put anything wicked in front of my eyes.” Matthew 16:23 ““Get behind me, Satan! You are a hindrance to me. For you are not Matthew 16:23 ““Get behind me, Satan! You are a hindrance to me. For you are not setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man.” setting your mind on the things of God, but on the things of man.” * Set-up your b__________ control * Set-up your b__________ control Prov. 4:23 “Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.” Prov. 4:23 “Guard your heart above all else, for it determines the course of your life.”
3. R_________________ the mind monsters 3. R_________________ the mind monsters
Matthew 5:17-48“…you have heard that it was said…but I say to you…" Matthew 5:17-48“…you have heard that it was said…but I say to you…" Is. 55 “My thoughts are not your thoughts…my thoughts are higher than your thoughts.” Is. 55 “My thoughts are not your thoughts…my thoughts are higher than your thoughts.” * Use the P-______ filter * Use the P-______ filter Philippians 4:8 “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is Philippians 4:8 “Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things.
4. R_________________ your mind 4. R_________________ your mind
1 Peter 1:13 “Prepare your minds for action, keep a clear head, and set your hope 1 Peter 1:13 “Prepare your minds for action, keep a clear head, and set your hope completely on the grace to be given you “ completely on the grace to be given you “ Colossians 3:2 "Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things." Colossians 3:2 "Set your minds on things above, not on earthly things."
Eph. 4:22-23 “…your foolish desires will destroy you; and you must give up your old way Eph. 4:22-23 “…your foolish desires will destroy you; and you must give up your old way of life with all its bad habits. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts & attitudes. of life with all its bad habits. Instead, let the Spirit renew your thoughts & attitudes. Ps 51:10 “Create in me a new, clean heart…filled with clean thoughts and right desires” Ps 51:10 “Create in me a new, clean heart…filled with clean thoughts and right desires”
Cell group discussion: Cell group discussion:
1. What reactions, moods or self-talk do you have that could be a sign of a mind monster? 1. What reactions, moods or self-talk do you have that could be a sign of a mind monster? 2. What are some ways you can “filter” wrong thoughts from getting into your mind? 2. What are some ways you can “filter” wrong thoughts from getting into your mind? 3. Read Philippians4:8 Share examples of good things that meet the standards listed here. 3. Read Philippians4:8 Share examples of good things that meet the standards listed here. 4. What is a fast & effective way to replace Mind Monsters with good, healthy thoughts? 4. What is a fast & effective way to replace Mind Monsters with good, healthy thoughts? 5. Why do you think it takes “training” to stay clear from mind monsters? What is the 5. Why do you think it takes “training” to stay clear from mind monsters? What is the difference between this kind or re-training the mind and typical schooling/ education? difference between this kind or re-training the mind and typical schooling/ education?
