Hold Captive the thoughts within
“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
Anxiety lurks like death, waiting for the opportune time to pounce. For me, it struck hardest when I was driving. Every decision felt fatal, every turn a threat. What if I hit someone and didn’t know? What if I committed involuntary manslaughter without realizing? Fear tried to convince me that disaster was inevitable, that perfection could never protect me.
So I became the perfect driver—speed limit, triple checks, high alert. But anxiety doesn’t care about perfection. It presses, it harasses, it tries to break you. My doctor said my load was heavy, pressing on my mind. He told me to see a psychiatrist, maybe get something to take the edge off. But deep down, I knew this wasn’t just stress. This was Satan fucking with me.
So I prayed. And God’s Spirit rooted me in Christ. Quickly, I said to myself: I can beat this.
The Word says to hold captive thoughts that rise against the knowledge of God. Anxiety, fear, mental anguish—they all rise against His Word. God Himself said, “I did not give you a spirit of fear but of love, power, and a sound mind.”
Here’s how I hold them captive:
When the thought comes, I stop it.
I say: “No. The words you speak hold no value.”
I dismiss it.
If it persists, I repeat.
The Word says resist the devil, and he will flee. The first time I did this, I felt control. Truth. Conviction. Because I knew the thoughts were useless, and God gave me the strategy to challenge them in my own cadence. That’s how you devalue the schemes of the enemy.
And if you fear it will return, remember: God promised He’ll give you strength for whatever comes tomorrow. So leave the future where it is. Rest in the present.
Enjoy today and reclaim your mind.
Disclaimer:
The views shared here are my personal experience and faith journey. Everyone is responsible for making the right decisions for their own lives. Please do not stop seeing your doctor, taking prescribed medication, or seeking medical help because of what you read here. If you are under care or can seek it, continue to do so.
