Life Reconstruction Building Bombproof Self worth . . . one thought at a time

Life ReconstructionBuilding Bombproof Self worth . . . one thought at a time

Life ReconstructionOne Thought at a Time

• “Do not conform any longer to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.” Romans 12:2

• “You were taught, with regard to your former way of life, to put off your old self, which is being corrupted by its deceitful desires; to be made new in the attitude of your minds; and to put on the new self, created to be like God in true righteousness and holiness. Ephesians 4:22-24

• “The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. 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 10:4-6

• “For the word of God is living and active. Sharper than any double-edged sword, it penetrates even to dividing soul and spirit, joints and marrow; it judges the thoughts and attitudes of the heart.” Hebrews 4:12


• Everything you do, every decision you make, all your feelings, in fact, who you are begins as a thought!

• And then he (Jesus) added, "It is the thought-life that defiles you. For from within, out of a person's heart, come evil thoughts, sexual immorality, theft, murder, adultery, greed, wickedness, deceit, eagerness for lustful pleasure, envy, slander, pride, and foolishness. All these vile things come from within; they are what defile you and make you unacceptable to God.” Mark 7:20-23 NLT

• You’re not who you think you are, you are what you think.

• For as he thinks within himself, so he is. Proverbs 23:7 NASB


1. You think one conscious thought at a time. You can control one thought.

2. Begin to pay attention to what you are thinking. (Studies from Cognitive therapy give insight into destructive thoughts.)

3. Use the standard of God’s word to judge their content and intention. (2 Corinthians 10:3-5)

4. Critically analyze the content of each suspect thought.

5. Reject damaging thoughts, especially pleasant ones! Replace with the truth of God’s Word.

The Renewed Mind Series

• 5/7 Introduction

• 5/21 Overcoming worry and fear

• 6/18 Overcoming anger and bitterness

• 6/25 Developing moral purity

• 7/9 Overcoming depression

• 7/16 Developing healthy self worth

stimulus

issue

perceptionA (B )C

Thoughts, cognitive distortions

feelings

E

D

Dmind movies

Behavior, talk

F

LoveWorth Security Significance

How to destroy your self worth.

I am such a loser. I’m always messing up.

Previous mistakes and fallout.

Dejected, distraught, hopeless

Subconscious self image:A clutz who never gets it right, a loser. Inadequate. Don’t measure up.

Conscious self image:I’m an ok person, a little above average. Not too bad. Not super good.

I made amistake Oh, #@#&* I’m a failure

empty

Source: 1. Parents2. Peers, others3. Performance 4. Comparison5. Philosophy

A clutz who never gets it right, a loser. Inadequate. Don’t measure up.

I’m an OK person, a little above average. Not too bad. Not super good.

1. Parents2. Peers, others3. Performance 4. Comparison5. Philosophy

Self assuredCapableCompetent Cool

Try to project:

Conscious self image:

Subconscious self image:

Source:

Physical appearance Physical performance Wit, Charm, humor Accomplishments Withdraw, avoid

Behavior: regarding approval

Your Interpretation

Divorce Angry at youDemeaning Cussing you

I’m worthless

King Saul

• Saul answered, "But am I not a Benjamite, from the smallest tribe of Israel, and is not my clan the least of all the clans of the tribe of Benjamin? Why do you say such a thing to me?” 1 Samuel 9:21

• Samuel said, "Although you were once small in your own eyes, did you not become the head of the tribes of Israel? The LORD anointed you king over Israel. And he sent you on a mission, 1 Samuel 15:17-18

• Then Saul said to Samuel, "I have sinned. I violated the LORD's command and your instructions. I was afraid of the people and so I gave in to them. 1 Samuel 15:24-25




Try to project:



Source:

Physical performanceWit Charm Accomplishments Withdrawn


Your Interpretation


What’s the basis of your worth?

• Source: • Parents

• Peers, others

• Performance

• Comparison

• Philosophy

• God’s Word:• Created valuable. • Loved by God, even at

your worst.• Jesus died for you and

rose from the grave. • Forgiven, secure • Restored, significant • Filled with the Holy

Spirit, empowered

You’re worthless!

Unloved!

Not acceptable!

Not good enough!

Just random tissue

Everyone else is better!

Interpretation:





Try to project:



Source:

Physical performanceWit Charm Accomplishments Withdrawn


Your Interpretation

Divorce Angry at youDemeaning Cussing you

I’m worthless I am loved by God and am significant!

I am created special by God, Jesus loves me and died for me, I am forgiven and restored, secure

My heart is redeemed, Jesus is transforming me. Mistakes are an opportunity to learn.

Expressing: Confidence Courage CompassionAuthenticity

Loving, gracious Patient Kindness Sensitive to others Straightforward

Subconscious self image:I am loved by God, secure valuable and significant.

Source: 1. Parents2. Peers, others3. Performance 4. Comparison5. Philosophy

stimulus

issue

perceptionA (B )C

thoughts

feelingsE

D

mind moviesD

Talk, behavior F

Thoughts, cognitive distortions

feelings

E

D

Dmind movies

Behavior, talk

F

Worth Significance

Hmmmmm? I made a mistake.

Replace destructive thoughts withGod’s Word.

Joy Peace

Meditate on Him and His Word.

Accepted, warm, courage

I made amistake

Conscious self image:I am loved by God, secure valuable and significant.

Life ReconstructionBuilding Bombproof Self worth . . . one thought at a time

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