MIND GAMES: TURF BATTLE

Written By Kyesha Green

Hey Fam,

Sometimes the greatest battle we will fight is in our mind. What do I mean? Have you ever found yourself consumed by thoughts which then begin to have a major impact on your emotions, how you interact with others, how you perceive situations and/or how you navigate your day? As a former school counselor, I saw firsthand students battle within their minds sometimes to the point where they would completely shut down or operate from what some people perceived as just a total disregard for life. What do you do when the negative noise and distractions are louder than the healthy thoughts? What do you do when you feel like you lack the tools to combat the negative? What good is going to battle without being equipped with the right weapons or tools? There is a war over our minds because the enemy fights hard to gain access over that territory. This is why it’s important for us to renew our minds daily. Ephesians 4:23 AMPC says: “And be constantly renewed in the spirit of your mind [having a fresh mental and spiritual attitude].”

The Oxford dictionary defines mind games as “a series of deliberate actions or responses planned for psychological effect on another, typically for amusement or competitive advantage.” The manipulative tactics, Mind Games, that the enemy launches causes us not to have clear vision, causes us to come into agreement with a lie and causes us to abort our purpose. Come out of agreement with every lie the enemy has spoken over you. 

I want to leave you with some practical AND spiritual tools to help you during your turf battle:

1. Combat the Negative with the Word

  • Rhema and Logos word of God

  • Declare and decree scripture

  • Pray the scripture 

  • Make the scripture your alarm label to see it daily 

2. Worship Helps You Win Wars

  • Make praise and worship a part of your everyday life

  • Music helps set the atmosphere/can shift your mind & mood

  • Dance & shout before the Lord-2 Samuel 6:14-22

  • Read the book of Psalms

3. Speak Positive Affirmations

  • Look in the mirror and speak over yourself

  • Make an affirmation your alarm label to see it daily

4. Surround Yourself Around People Who Will Help You Fight

  • Find a good support group- it helps to know you are not alone

  • Therapy-there is nothing wrong with therapy!

  • Spiritual leaders-seek wise counsel

  • Family/friends- those who will speak life and not add confusion

Talk to you soon,

Ky


Kyesha Green https://www.kyeshanicolegreen.com
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