The Countdown to Unsinkable Faith Has Begun!

We’re five days away and the countdown has begun for the April 1st release of my new book Unsinkable Faith! I hope you’ll hop on board with me this week and help celebrate the release by participating on my blog for a chance to win free stuff in all the daily giveaways, and sharing the post and giveaways on your social media pages!

Each day this week I’ll post a brief devotion, in addition to a photo and description of the daily giveaway, along with how to enter to win.  So invite your friends, and let’s have fun and get this party started! 

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THE CHOICE TO CHANGE IS YOURS

Have you ever considered the power your thoughts have over your happiness?

Ever feel like since your negative circumstances or adversities aren’t likely to change, that you can’t ever live a life full of joy, peace or contentment?

Do you sometimes feel like your thoughts are bossing you around, causing you to feel stuck in unhealthy emotions and discouragement?

Sweet friend, if you want to start thinking differently and living differently, you have the power of choice in your hands. You can be the boss of your thoughts, rather than letting them be the boss of you, and when you choose to take charge, your life will radically change.

We don’t have to stay stuck in negativity no matter what we’re going through or how hard life seems, because we each have the power within us through Christ to transform how we think, which changes how we feel, which changes our perspectives,  which ultimately changes us and the way we live life in a positive way. Positive thinking always leads to positive living, but it’s a choice we have to intentionally make.

It’s easy to overlook the importance of our thoughts and not only the power they hold over our lives, but the power they hold to change who we are from the inside out.  If we think negative, we will be negative and live a negative life. If we intentionally choose to think positive even in the midst of negative circumstances,  we will become a more positive person and live a more positive, happy life.  All too often we assume since we don’t have control over negative circumstances or situations, we also don’t have control over how we think and feel.  But we do!

Romans 12:2 says: “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.”  In this verse, God assures that we can transform our minds and thoughts patterns, and as you’ll read in my book, many scientific studies prove that this is possible as well – thus science has finally caught up with scripture!  In writing Unsinkable Faith, I became utterly amazed at the results I read about from research about how changing how we think not only transforms us mentally, emotionally and spiritually, but also can physically transform the shape of our brain. I know you’re going to be amazed and inspired too! Change is possible!

We all have the power in Christ to stop letting our thoughts and feelings cause us to sink by grabbing hold of the life preserver of joy God offers. We can have hope for a renewed mind and an amazingly positive, joy-filled life, despite the mistakes of our past, the hard circumstances of the present, or the unknowns of the future, and despite how long we’ve felt enslaved to a negative mind-set. We can have unshakable peace, unwavering joy, and unsinkable faith, even when the storms of life blow in.

All believers have the power of the Holy Spirit within them to break down the stronghold of negativity in their lives, no matter how many years negative thinking has taken up residence in their minds.

Our thoughts have power over our lives, and they can either boss us around or we can intentionally choose to be in charge and aware of our how we think. When we admit our need for change, and ask God to start the process of mind transformation in us, change is not only possible, but becomes a reality.  If you’re ready to start thinking and living more positively, let go of the anchor of negativity and get excited about the possibility of unsinkable faith and optimism becoming a reality in your life.

Pre-order your copy of Unsinkable Faith HERE!  Every purchase made by March 31st will qualify for five free gifts worth $60!  See the sidebar on my blog for the freebies you can claim and how to get them! 

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TODAY’S COUNTDOWN GIVEAWAY

The first daily giveaway is a signed copy of Unsinkable Faith, an Unsinkable Faith Study Guide & Journal, and an anchor keychain which symbolizes that hearts anchored in God don’t sink, as we’re told in Hebrews 6:19 “This hope is a strong and trustworthy anchor for our souls.”

To enter to win, leave a comment sharing one thing you often find yourself thinking negatively about, which in turn steals your peace and joy, and commit to try to begin thinking about that thing/person/situation in a more positive light from this day forward. Remember, practice is progress!

(Winners of all the daily giveaways will be announced on April 1st when the Grand Prize items are up for grabs!)

 

81 Comments

  1. Sarah Geringer on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 7:20 am

    Hi Tracie! I’m glad I saw your tweet today, because I didn’t know you were writing a new book. I love your other books and can’t wait for this new one! One area of negative thinking is about a difficult coworker. Every day we have a negative interaction which steals my peace. I turned in my notice at work, and my job ends in mid-May. What I’m going to do between now and then is focus on the future, not on the past, and pray in the moment I’m tempted to think negatively.



  2. Kim on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 7:35 am

    Some problems in my marriage seems so overwhelming and it makes me start to think negative about my marriage and maybe it’s over. I know that God really does want me to work to save my marriage but sometimes those negative thoughts overtake me. Can’t wait for your book to be available.



  3. Amy on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 8:09 am

    Hi Traci,
    I really enjoyed participating in the “Your Life Still Counts” study a while ago. Excited about your new book! One area I tend to think negatively about is my ability to parent effectively, to raise children who will be prepared for going out into the world.



  4. Tammy on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 8:19 am

    I keep returning to all the hurts/mistakes I made in my marriage that ended in divorce. My husband and best friend ended up in a relationship ending 2 families. When I see how their lives seem to have grown while my life is still struggles, how he smiles with her…. I can’t help but feel cheated in life somehow……but I know I haven’t been….and my life is the humble llife and a good Godly life…but I still compare when I shouldn’t to what they have. Please help me live in my happiness today and leave that sad life behind.



  5. Joan Rushing on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 8:22 am

    I have always thought I was too fat and not pretty enough. When I recently went through breast cancer treatments, I lost my hair, added several new scars, got arm lymphedema and gained many pounds from the steroids I had to take. Although my hair is growing back now, I am still struggling to quit seeing myself as the world sees me and start seeing myself as God sees me: a child of the King. I need to fix my heart and then start working on the extra pounds a little at a time.



  6. Joan on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 8:23 am

    I have always thought I was too fat and not pretty enough. When I recently went through breast cancer treatments, I lost my hair, added several new scars, got arm lymphedema and gained many pounds from the steroids I had to take. Although my hair is growing back now, I am still struggling to quit seeing myself as the world sees me and start seeing myself as God sees me: a child of the King. I need to fix my heart and then start working on the extra pounds a little at a time.



  7. nancys1128 on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 8:24 am

    I often find myself thinking negatively about the (seeming) inability of others in the household to see things that need doing, specifically as related to dishes and the dishwasher. I allow that inconsequential thing to turn my mood 180 degrees, when in reality it is of no eternal consequence.



  8. AJ on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 8:27 am

    Good Morning, Traci! Don’t you just love how God’s words ALWAYS illuminate a particular area in which we need improvement? An area I think negatively about is an adult daughter who is estranged from us, her choice, and despite years of prayers she (and our three grandchildren) remain far removed from our lives. Although I pray, if not for reconciliation, then for a softened heart in relationship with God – years just keep going by. It’s beyond difficult to NOT look at it this way. But as I type this, by taking a step back and objectively assessing my words, I can also see where I totally focus on the problem of estrangement and all that encompasses. And I see that I am stuck. I have some work to do, but I am thankful for the hope and knowledge that God is very aware of all of this, and I need to let go of the tendency of dwelling on what is NOT.



  9. Jen E. on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 8:27 am

    Unfortunately I often think negatively about my dad and how he has let me down or is not acting or doing what I think he should be doing. Instead, I need and want to focus my thoughts on how grateful I am for what he does do and see the image of God in him.



  10. Linda Somerton on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 8:28 am

    i always think of myself as not good enough as in if like i am a bad mother and everything in between. i have this thought because of my child hood and i feel that no one in my life cares enough to talk to me.
    i try my best to be a good christian and to bring my daughter up to where god is in her and with her. she is 11 years old and 2 years ago she got saved . praise the lord. i truly wish to have this book to really get me out of this depression and to really enjoy me and my life



  11. Tamara on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 8:36 am

    Negative thoughts/patterns I am stuck in is the many mistakes I made as a mother. I have a hard time overcoming the guilt I have of this. I know the devil takes these thoughts and makes them into mountains. I release them to the Lord … allowing His love, grace and mercy to redeem me and help me enjoy the relationships I do have with my children as grown children… finding the joy, love, grace, forgiveness and blessings in the present. Lord please help me cling to the joy and blessings ~



  12. Tammy Barnard on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 8:43 am

    Good morning my friend,
    I’d have to honestly say what draws me to negative is my thoughts about myself. Those blasted lies have rooted so deep that I have my days that it is just unthinkable for anyone to care or love me, even God. I am much better than I was, but still far from a safe shoreline.



  13. Tracy on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 8:49 am

    I constantly think and worry about how my step father is not living the life my mother would have wanted him to after her death. It bothers me to the point that I find myself thinking awful things about him and his family members who are now taking advantage of him.



  14. Helen on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 8:54 am

    I’m so glad you posted this today and am so looking forward to the release of your book. I have been feeling so blah and in a rut and having trouble seeing the positives (especially in my job). I am blessed with a wonderful husband and two great kids (now adults!) and wonderful friends. But I feel I am going nowhere and don’t know where to turn. I’ve been praying for God’s guidance and am hoping to find that “anchor” I so need in my life.



  15. Shandyn Paul on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 8:59 am

    One thing that I think often is that I’m not good enough…that I’ll never be good enough. That I constantly disappoint God. I know in my head that this is not true so I often have to dispute these lies with God’s truth. I will read scriptures that renew my thoughts and speak fresh life to my soul.



  16. Dot Buenacasa on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 9:07 am

    You are absolutely right . . . . in the midst of feeling awful, i will turn my eyes, thoughts into His Word.. It is like sunshine on a freezing day.



  17. Judy Baldwin on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 9:18 am

    So happy to see your blog today regarding thinking positive thoughts. Although I am an elderly woman my life has frequently been consumed of negative thinking. It seems to be a byproduct of my own mother and I struggle to overcome those thoughts. Since the death of my husband 9 years ago I frequently encounter guilt and negative thoughts regarding things I could have done differently as a wife and a mother. Thank you for your encouragement.



  18. Heather on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 9:22 am

    I often find myself feeling negatively about myself based on the way I think others see me. I know their perception is based on that they felt I should have been a pushover in a situation but I stood strong in my decision based on what is right.



  19. Donna on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 9:29 am

    I need to stop looking at other people’s flaws and being negative in my comments about others. I can always justify my comments because I think they are true. The true fact is that I am not being the Godly woman God wants me to be. Now that I have openly admitted that I am determined to change with God’s help.



  20. Jill B. on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 9:30 am

    I continue to think about how I’m not a good mom. Even though I believe I am the mom that God has chosen for my adopted daughter, I feel so inadequate. In my mind, it seems that other mothers have a natural ability to parent while I have to read books and blogs to figure out what I’m doing! But I’m grateful for the counsel and teaching of the Holy Spirit who helps me every day. I just have to rest in Him and BELIEVE in faith that God will meet all of my needs. Thank you for this reminder today. Help me change, Lord Jesus.



  21. Heather Britain on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 9:37 am

    I find myself rethinking comments others have made to me about my educational goals intending to make me feel like I’m not good enough. It doesn’t get me as intensely as it used to, but it still robs me of my precious time and energy that could be spent thinking and focusing on good wholesome thoughts.



  22. Laura on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 9:42 am

    Lord, guide me to love and trust in the life You have planned for me instead of wishing for the life I think I want. Do not let satan bring negativity into my mind. Amen! Thank you Tracie for your ministry! Blessings to you in 2017!



  23. Sue Schechtman on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 9:45 am

    Morning Traci, Leave it to God to actually change our brain when we do something positive. my negativity comes from chronic pain. I often look at what I can no longer do instead of all the amazing things God is still allowing me to do. I want to learn to crush the negative thoughts.



  24. Carol B on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 9:54 am

    I don’t feel like I’m good enough and find myself thinking that I never will be. While I know better and have made some changes, I can still be hit with things that bring these old thoughts back up. I look forward to the book.



  25. Elsie on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 10:01 am

    My husband says that I am own worst enemy which is true. My thoughts about situations and what people think about me are lots of times the very worst that could happen. Usually these thoughts and thankfully so are not true. I agree God does not want us to be negative people.



  26. Joy on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 10:14 am

    I have struggled with Nottingham being perfect or good enough all my life. If I did not make straight A’s in school, it was not good enough. After my first marriage ended I felt like a failure. My self confidence went down the drain. With God’s help and the help of my husband of 16 years I am still trying to overcome those feelings.



  27. Joy on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 10:16 am

    I have struggled with not being perfect or good enough all my life. If I did not make straight A’s in school, it was not good enough. After my first marriage ended I felt like a failure. My self confidence went down the drain. With God’s help and the help of my husband of 16 years I am still trying to overcome those feelings.



  28. Patti P. on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 10:21 am

    One thing I think negatively about is things I wish I had done differently in the past. I am so excited about your new book.



  29. Kim on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 10:32 am

    i struggle with worry about safety of my children (2 grown & out of house & 1 teen). They are hard working, kind & caring individuals. I know that God has a perfect plan for them but worry is still a struggle.



  30. Andrea Snyder on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 10:36 am

    I think negatively about myself as a mother….daily. I view my children’s bad choices as my fault. This negative mindset about myself causes me to worry, panic, and cry…a lot. I need to stop thinking this way and trust in God.



  31. Scarlett Caudill on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 10:38 am

    I struggle with perfectionism. So, I very frequently don’t meet all my goals for the day because I overwhelm myself. Then, when I don’t meet my goals, I feel guilt for not getting everything finished the way I wanted and then it spreads to everything else. I get “down” on my self (looks), I get “down” about the way my house looks, I get “down” about what kind of mom I am. I try to pray about how I need to re-prioritize because nobody really cares about a lot of these goals I set for myself except me and that I need to spend more time on the things that matter. And, that may work for a while. But, my personality always goes back to what it knows. Which is its anxious self. So, again, I struggle. Ugh.



  32. Chanda on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 10:55 am

    My whole outlook on my life is negative at the moment. My husband left me and kids almost a year ago, and he still just wants to get divorced. No matter how hard I try that’s all I can think about and pray about. I want to save my marriage and he doesn’t. I don’t know what any day looks like much less the future. I’m worried about my kids, and everything else. I feel like I’ve focused on it so much that it has become an idol in my life, and is getting in the way of my relationship with God. I know God is with me, and even though I can’t see it or feel it His hands are on this situation, my life, my kids, and my marriage. I just have to trust Him.



  33. Sahron on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 10:59 am

    My weight. Always, my weight.



  34. Jaydnn on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 11:21 am

    Health concerns and what that looks like for our future.

    I will daily choose Proverbs 3:5-6
    Maybe multiple times a day????



  35. De on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 11:23 am

    I sometimes find myself thinking negative about my marriage/husband. I know it’s not healthy and I have been working on catching myself and turning to prayer.



  36. Kelli on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 11:36 am

    Catch me if you can! My negative thought pattern I most want to change is about being good enough. Smart enough, attractive enough, fun enough and especially useful enough.



  37. Holly on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 11:45 am

    I’m always negative about my body image and weight. Just yesterday a few friends and I were discussing how we have to change our frame of mind and change the way our brains think about it before we can then change the outcome. This morning I read this, God revealing Himself to me? I think yes.



  38. Kellie Cooper Metzker on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 11:46 am

    I find it hard not to get upset at others when commuting back and forth to work. I need to give more grace, relax and just remember to pray we all get home safely!



  39. Janine on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 12:04 pm

    My negative thoughts center around several different things but the one that steals my peace the most is the bad choices that my daughter keeps making for herself & my granddaughters. I feel like I am on a roller coaster waiting for the next thing to happen. To change these negative thoughts I am going to pray more for her to make better choices & for God to bring someone into her life that will encourage her & show her how to make better choices



  40. Mahogany Kees on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 12:29 pm

    Good afternoon,
    My struggle, well first I met my mom when i was 19 i had presumed she was dead. She treated me like crap after a few days. So I left and went back to my grandma who raised me. I tried again when my daughter was 2 after a few days same thing. I said to myself no more. So 15 years she is in the last stages of dementia. 2016 was hell for me. She was very combative towards me. Pushed me down stairs etc. Now she is almost bedridden. I asked myself why am I here. But I stay prayed up. I love my heavenly Father so much. That’s what keeps me going. I am a writer so that keeps me going. I just want to walk away. That’s my story. Thank you.



  41. Tammy Dobson on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 12:30 pm

    The thing I often think about negatively is ME and I am working on this daily with strength and guidance from God:)
    I have committed to training myself to think positive about myself because God created me and i am one of His masterpieces:)



  42. Angela Cooper on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 12:49 pm

    Hi Tracie, so happy to hear the day will soon be here, where we can ALL share in the Godly wisdom you are sharing with us who need this so much. I have been spiraling downward for months and just cannot seem to get out that pit of mud and mire! Due to the depression, I have not been able to search for work, and am financially spent. I have 91 cents in my chequing account right now! God Help, is what I say but am obviously not saying something right…..I would LOVE to read your book. I have always felt such a connection with you, more so than with any of the other Proverbs 31 writers. Happy that this book has come your way when you were in the valley. Wishing you every future success!



  43. Shelly on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 1:25 pm

    Mostly I feel negative towards my weight. Even working out and being careful of what/when I eat doesn’t seem to help. I know God sees the inside, not the outside. Trying to see that from God’s perspective, and the fact that my husband loves me like I am.



  44. Shellie Stubbs on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 1:45 pm

    Hi Tracie,

    Daily I struggle with unworthiness and lately the struggle has gotten once due to a so called best friend telling me I am a bad person.

    Your inspirational quotes help keep me grounded.

    Much Love,
    Shellie



  45. Julie on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 2:33 pm

    I often feel negative about my appearance. I struggle with healthy eating and working out, which makes me feel bad about myself.



  46. Rachelle Craig on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 2:58 pm

    I still have days when the enemy tries to convince me that God has not truly forgiven me completely for my past, and that I am just simply not good enough! I begin to doubt myself in every area, and even begin to wonder if certain people really even like me, let alone care about me. I know better! I know that I am forgiven, good enough, and loved! I am learning to take those thoughts captive and hand them to God! I know that Unsinkable Faith is going to be a life changing book for alll!



  47. Sharon C.+ on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 4:01 pm

    Tracie your so right about negatism. It festers and infects everyone it’s around. I know for a fact. My mom was/is the most heartless, uncaring negative person that you could ever meet. She had 3 beautiful girls that her or my dad could show any love to. I had a baby and married someone like my dad only to be able to move 2,000 miles away. My older sister did the same thing. Since my dad died my mom has gotten worse and is destroying my little sister’s life. They just live 2 houses apart. Learning to control the negatism isn’t easy but I’m trying so hard to work on it. I have some wonderful books to read but my head hurts all the time. I have one trick I got out of a book. Put a wrist band on your left band and try to go as many days as you can being positive. Twenty-one days will make a new habit. Once you do say or do something negative you have to trade wrists and start all over. I’ve had to fight this all my life. I’m praying for God’s help to deliver me from the headaches and the curse of this negatism. It actually could be a curse of 2 families that have so much similarities. There were 8 kids in my mom’s family and 7 in my dad’s family and all of them seem to have lack of empathy and compassion for their kids and grandkids. All of us cousins have been trying to overcome it. Some of the grandkids are overcoming it. Praise the Lord. Pulling for your book and you.



  48. Janice on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 4:01 pm

    I have negative feeling toward my husband. I have so much on my plate, taking care of the home, our business and our outside work. He seems to not care about that lately and gets very upset with me when I ask him for help. My help asking maybe sounding like nagging to him, so I need to change my attitude and thoughts about this so I do not see him in a negative light.



  49. Heather on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 5:10 pm

    I often go over every little detail of my role in my recent divorce. I would give anything to have my marriage healed, and beat myself up over my faults and flaws that I didn’t see before but now scrutinize every waking moment.



  50. Jill on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 5:28 pm

    I go over the past in my head day in and day out. It’s the first thing to pop in my mind when I go to bed and the first thing in the morning. Robbing me of any happiness to be found today.



  51. Shirley Schuy on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 5:35 pm

    looking forward to learning more about kicking the negativity out of my head. it can rob me of so many good things, the first being my well being each day and once the evil one gets a foot hold, he doesn’t like to give up.
    just sorry I can’t win the draw being outside the USA



  52. Martha on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 7:05 pm

    I’m so excited to read your book! I have been depressed and in a rut that I can’t seem to pull out of. I think this is also related to diet and exercise lacking in my life right now. Thanks for being such an encourager–looking forward to reading this book!



  53. Noelle on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 8:01 pm

    When I having problems with my marriage I tend to go to the negative



  54. Lynn on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 8:34 pm

    This book is not just for women. I know a lot of men who would benefit greatly. And, it should be required reading for teenagers that are all too susceptible to peer pressure and the media. This book reinforces what Paul said, “I am not saying this because I am in need, for I have learned to be content whatever the circumstances.” Philippians 4:11 (NIV) I especially liked rejecting the negative attitude of others and applying your positive attitude to them.

    Thank you Tracie. You are truly inspiring!



  55. Dawnielle on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 8:52 pm

    I can struggle with thoughts around being a betrayed child and adult woman via Long Term Adultery. It can really mess with my mind at times.



  56. Julie on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 9:18 pm

    My ability to be successful at my career and my weight/size. :/ I am anxious to read your new book! Thank you for blessing us by sharing your gifts and talents!



  57. Susan Best on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 9:42 pm

    I worry and hand moments of fear around my two young adult children who live with autism and intellectual disabilities. This certainty steals my joy and even feelings of deep sadness for them and my own shattered dreams. I know He has plans for us and it is well with our souls I need constant redirection iin my thought life and prayer kiufe.



    • Susan Best on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 9:42 pm

      *life



  58. Heather on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 10:13 pm

    I would have to say the one thing I often think negatively about is me. I often am very critical of myself. I do not see myself as worth much.



  59. M on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 10:18 pm

    I often find myself thinking negatively about my husband, about his having so much junk and clutter; about his slowness in doing what he says he’ll do. I feel bad in this regards because actually he is very supportive and kind to me. Sometimes I feel hopeless that things will never change even when we move. I know I shouldn’t wait for everything to be “perfect” before I do what I need to do. I need to change. I need to read God’s word and engage in my spiritual practice even if my husband isn’t a part of sharing this. I need to give up wanting to be in control.



    • M on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 12:56 pm

      I’m sorry; I don’t want to blame anyone for my circumstances. Please pray that I let go of negative thoughts; that I become more serious in developing my relationship with God.



  60. Debbie on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 10:28 pm

    I’m so hard on myself. I’m constantly trying to do things to win friends, praise and the feeling my life matters. I’m an optimistic person when it comes to everyone and everything else, but not myself. I grew up with criticism and feel I have always been trying to please everyone else. I guess I believe in order for me to matter and make a difference, I have to be something to everyone else. Only to find, it never made a difference. The only thing that happened was I felt more worthless and undeserving. Looking forward to reading your book. I love your insight and get a lot of hope when I read your powerful words. Blessings to you!



  61. Michelle on Monday, March 27, 2017 at 11:28 pm

    Anytime I’ve gained weight, I can get into some negative thinking. Love ❤️ the tools in your book that can help us overcome with God’s help.



  62. Linda on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 5:20 am

    My home…it is more cluttered and messy than I want, but I have not found the time to de-clutter.



  63. lc on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 5:28 am

    I’ve tried everything I’ve known to do the past 5+ years and still consumed by negativity. I desperately need and want a new life and mind that Scripture tells us about!



  64. Felicia Starr on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 5:36 am

    I frequently think about the negative words that were sent to me in a text message from my ex-husbands fiance. They were meant to hurt and mission accomplished. It’s hard to think about them in a positive way right now, so I will take the words she said about me and think positive about myself.



  65. Linda on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 6:04 am

    I often let myself get overwhelmed at work, then my thoughts turn to “I don’t know if I can do this”, then “maybe I shouldn’t have taken this job”, etc. I have to purposely tell myself that even though things are crazy right now it doesn’t mean I’m not good at my job. Thank you for the opportunity to win a copy of your new book.



  66. Debbie on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 6:25 am

    I seem to default to negative thoughts about almost anything! Circumstances, specific situations, people (specially at work), you name it and I will almost always think of the downside first! Sometimes I try to excuse it as being realistic but negative is what it is. It is a deeply ingrained habit which is very very hard to break!!!



  67. Elizabeth on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 7:18 am

    God keeps bringing this truth about our thoughts into my path. I recently heard about Dr. Caroline Leaf and her research on the brain and how our negative thoughts physically change our brain! I struggle with judging the motives of others and instead of going to the positive I go straight to the negative. Looking forward to reading your book and learning more about taking every thought captive!!



  68. Jane on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 8:29 am

    As a widow I sometimes find myself despairing of how long I must be alone. As time passes I am confronted by the loss less frequently but I wish I could shake the thought completely. It gets in the way of my call to serve.



  69. Sandy on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 11:21 am

    My husband passed on 12 years ago. Since then, I have had struggles beyond what I could have imagined for my life and because of these, I’ve fallen into a poor me “victim” mentally. God has made me aware that as long as I continue in this role of playing the victim, I will remain a victim. It’s up to me to see myself as the person God created with purpose and meaning.



  70. Donna Hart on Tuesday, March 28, 2017 at 12:23 pm

    I feel overwhelmed by family. I know family is wonderful and a blessing, but bad relationships within it and illnessea beyond my control keep me in a constant state of stress and turmoil. I need to learn to just breathe and do what I can without worrying about how everyone else reacts.



  71. Mary Tullila on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at 11:28 am

    The suicide loss of my dad didn’t help a troubled relationship with my mother…it made it worse. Two widows ..mother and daughter that just can’t come together. I mourn about this deeply. I have tried .. it’s hard when you’re attacked.
    This is one thing I pray gets resolved.



  72. Lisa on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at 12:23 pm

    I have had many negative thoughts the majority of my life which is due to low self-esteem. I am looking forward to reading your book. ~Lisa~



  73. Marjorie on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at 2:35 pm

    I often have difficulty getting going in the morning. Need encouragement to have energy and feel positive.



  74. Linda on Wednesday, March 29, 2017 at 10:51 pm

    Have had a lot of negative thoughts through out my life. But specificely know concerning how I have raised my children and can not let go of them. Sometimes it is very hard to get up in the morning. Need encouragement to stay positive and not to focus on the past but present.



  75. Janice Elrod on Thursday, March 30, 2017 at 10:59 am

    My daughter’s husband left her over two months ago. I struggle each day with negative thoughts toward him. I am praying diligently for God to guide my mind and my mouth where he is concerned.



  76. Amy on Friday, March 31, 2017 at 11:49 am

    Hard to pick one thing; life has been pretty stinky for quite awhile. Having a hard time seeing the future in a positive light.



  77. Darlene Dunlap on Friday, March 31, 2017 at 12:18 pm

    The negative thoughts I have is about how I look. I struggle with a weight issue. I count calories, I exercise but can’t lose weight. So I keep blaming me and feeling Evan lower and more negative.



  78. Rachel Knutson on Friday, March 31, 2017 at 3:49 pm

    I think a lot and the most is how I am not good enough for anybody. When I make mistakes in my personal life, not work life, I get down on myself thinking that and it doesn’t make me feel good. Makes me feel like a bad person. I am very sensitive to those things, very bad habit. Hoping this book will help me through some different thinking like I have already tried.



  79. Melanie A. on Friday, March 31, 2017 at 5:17 pm

    That I’m not good enough. Lots of history behind that one and every time I think I’ve finally climbed the hill and am moving forward, it rears its ugly head again.



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