...Overthinking--all day, everyday.
My mind races faster than I can even process sometimes, jumping from one thought to the next, exhausting me before the day even begins. It’s like my brain refuses to rest, constantly analyzing, questioning, and predicting every possible scenario. And the worst part? A lot of those thoughts aren’t even real. They’re distortions, worries, and doubts that try to take root in my spirit.
But I know where those thoughts come from. The enemy loves to plant seeds of fear and uncertainty, hoping I’ll water them and let them grow into strongholds. Yet, God tells me something different:
“We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.” – 2 Corinthians 10:5
I’ve learned that I don’t have to entertain every thought that enters my mind. Instead, I can take control, casting down anything that goes against the truth of God’s promises. It’s not easy, but I refuse to let the enemy use my own mind against me.
I used to think I had to figure everything out on my own, overanalyzing every situation until I felt completely drained. But God reminds me that I don’t have to carry that burden:
“Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus.” – Philippians 4:6-7
God wants me to trust Him. He wants me to release my worries, my racing thoughts, and my endless mental battles into His hands. When I let go, His peace takes over—peace that doesn’t even make sense in the middle of life’s storms.
I’ve also realized that overthinking is, in many ways, a lack of trust. When I overanalyze, I’m trying to control things that I was never meant to control. But God is sovereign. He sees the bigger picture. He knows my future, and He has already planned it for good:
“Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.” – Romans 12:2
So, I’m learning to renew my mind. To shift my focus from my problems to His promises. To stop overthinking and start trusting.
God is working behind the scenes, even when I don’t see it. He’s not asking me to figure everything out—He’s just asking me to believe. And that’s what I intend to do.
“You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in you.” – Isaiah 26:3
I refuse to let my thoughts run wild anymore. Instead, I will anchor them in the truth of God’s Word, because He never fails. I am fighting the good fight, in the name of Jesus Christ of Nazareth.
What about you? What habit do you need God to help you overcome?
See you tomorrow.
I pray many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many many blessings over you!
xo
Rosalyn Rose