Do you ever catch yourself thinking about something terrible? You might even be shocked at your own thoughts sometimes. Or you find yourself obsessing over things that you know aren’t good for you.

What can you do about invasive thoughts? Maybe it feels like the more you resist, the worse it gets. And like ghosts, those thoughts appear in your mind and torment you. It takes away your peace. You might even begin to feel ashamed about yourself.

Maybe you don’t need to fight it. Don’t let bad thoughts frighten you or make you feel bad about yourself. Instead, open up to God’s mercy. He will never reject you — especially not for thinking bad thoughts.

If you are going to fight, then fight to stay close to the Lord. Even if you are thinking something horrible, stick close to God anyway. Then watch as he casts out the phantoms that haunt you.

Stay close to Jesus. And let him take care of the rest.

Take my yoke upon you, and learn from me; for I am gentle and lowly in heart, and you will find rest for your souls.

Matthew 11:29

Prayer for pure thoughts

O merciful Lord,

My head is filled with so much noise and clutter.

I can’t focus. Or I focus on things that lead me away from you.

Do you see my struggle? Do you see my hurt? Won’t you help me, O Lord?

Let me move ever closer to you, even when I feel like a failure, stained or shamed.

Let me know my victory is found in surrender to your mercy.

Even when terrible thoughts fill my head, give me the courage and confidence to remain close, to seek you.

For I know you will never turn me away.

Let me not be tormented by my thoughts.

Instead, I will cling tight to you.

For only you can purify my heart – and bring rest to my weary soul.

In Jesus’ name I pray,

Amen.

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