Replace Self Talk with God Talk

We all talk to ourselves...sometimes in our heads and sometimes out loud! The most damaging is usually what we tell ourselves in our heads. You're so stupid! Why did you do that! Can't you do anything right? You're not good enough. You don't have your act together. Some of this stems from things other people have said to us in the past, some of them come from comparing ourselves to others, and some come because we have allowed Satan a foothold in our lives.

This negative self talk is counter productive; it damages us in ways we can't even imagine. No matter what the source of your poor "self" image and your negative "self" talk, remember that you are still focusing on your "self". Take your eyes off of your "self" and put them on God. Replace your self talk with God talk. I do believe that if you are talking to God, you will not be able to talk negatively to your "self". As a matter of fact, you won't be focused on your "self" at all. You will be focused on the God of the universe who loves you and gave Himself up for you!

"I love those who love me; And those who diligently seek me will find me." Proverbs 8:17

"but let him who boasts boast in this, that he understands and knows me, that I am the LORD who practices steadfast love, justice, and righteousness in the earth. For in these things I delight, declares the LORD." Jeremiah 9:24 (NASB)

"And do not be conformed to this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind, that you may prove what the will of God is, that which is good and acceptable and perfect. For through the grace given to me I say to every man among you not to think more highly of himself than he ought to think; but to think so as to have sound judgment, as God has allotted to each a measure of faith." Romans 12:2-3 (NASB)

I also say to you, do not think more often of your "self" than you ought to think!

"Rejoice always; pray without ceasing; in everything give thanks; for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 (NASB)

"Finally, brethren, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is of good repute, if there is any excellence and if anything worthy of praise, dwell on these things." Philippians 4:8 (NASB)

Do these things today! Whenever a negative thought about your "self" pops up, begin to pray, start to rejoice, count your blessings, give praise to God, sing of His righteousness; and...

"That in reference to your former manner of life, you lay aside the old self, which is being corrupted in accordance with the lusts of deceit, and that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind, and put on the new self, which in the likeness of God has been created in righteousness and holiness of the truth.

Therefore, laying aside falsehood, speak truth, each one of you, with his neighbor, for we are members of one another. Be angry, and yet do not sin; do not let the sun go down on your anger, and do not give the devil an opportunity." Ephesians 4:22-27 (NASB)

"Submit therefore to God. Resist the devil and he will flee from you." James 4:7 (NASB)

"Thou wilt keep him in perfect peace, whose mind is stayed on Thee: because he trusteth in Thee." Isaiah 26:3 (KJV)

Dear Lord, Please help me to resist the temptation to focus on my "self". Renew my mind; keep me focused on You and help me to have the strength to continually think on these things.