Proverbs 3:5 (KJV)

Trust in the Lord with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding.

We all have thoughts that seem true. Some feel logical, some feel emotional, and some feel like a gut instinct. But the reality is, your thoughts are not always trustworthy. Many people struggle with intrusive thoughts, fear, self-doubt, or confusion, and it leads to anxiety, overthinking, and bad decisions.

A lot of us trust our thoughts too much. We assume that if we think it then it must be true.

Our thoughts are limited, flawed, and often shaped by emotions, past pain, or even lies from the enemy. Satan wants us to trust our own logic above God’s promises.

Decisions are misguided because they’re driven by emotions, not truth. Distance from God forms because you rely on your own understanding instead of His Word. If you trust every thought that enters your mind, you’ll stay trapped in cycles of overthinking and emotional turmoil. You'll miss out on peace and clarity.

The key to overcoming intrusive and misleading thoughts is not fighting them, but ignoring them.

We must remember that not every thought deserves attention. 

The thoughts that rise up against God’s Word need to be taken captive and cast down.

I created a simple framework to help you guys stop trusting your thoughts and start trusting God's truth.

Step 1: Identify the Thought

When an intrusive or negative thought comes, ask:

Does this thought align with God’s Word?

Does this thought produce peace or confusion?

If the answer is no, it’s a thought that needs to be cast down.

Example:

Thought: “I’m a failure. I’ll never be good enough.”

Truth: God says I am already made righteous, holy, and perfect through Jesus (Hebrews 10:14 KJV).

Step 2: Reject the Thought

You don’t have to argue with every thought. The enemy loves when we wrestle with lies. But you have authority to simply reject them.

Say it aloud:

"I don’t trust that thought. It’s not from God, and it doesn’t define me."

Speaking truth helps break the cycle of silent overthinking. The enemy works in silence and isolation, so speaking out loud exposes him. 

Step 3: Replace with God’s Word

You can’t just remove a thought, you have to replace it with truth. 

Example:

If you think, “I’m alone,” replace it with Hebrews 13:5 (KJV), “I will never leave thee, nor forsake thee.”

Final step:

Sometimes, even after replacing a thought, you might still feel off. Thankfully we know that feelings can be deceitful.  You may not feel strong, but you are. You may not feel forgiven, but you are. You may not feel like God is with you, but He is.

Your thoughts are temporary, but God's Word is eternal. That’s why trusting Him over yourself leads to true freedom.

Amen!