how to overcome a struggle

Overcome Negative Thoughts

think on what is true, honest, just, pure, and lovely

Many people are tempted in this area, but Scripture tells us, “In thy [God’s] presence is fullness of joy; at thy right hand there are pleasures forevermore” (Psalm 16:11). We can be confident that the Lord wants us to be full of joy. (See I John 1:4.) Joy is a fruit of the Spirit. (See Galatians 5:22.)

Fill Your Mind With God’s Word

Those who struggle with negative thoughts may be failing to saturate their minds with Scripture. Regard negative thoughts as an added motivation to memorize and meditate on the Word of God. “These things have I spoken unto you, that my joy might remain in you, and that your joy might be full” (John 15:11).
“Whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things” (Philippians 4:8).