Comments on: When Your Mind Won’t Shut Down

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Thu, 01 Oct 2020 14:15:02 +0000

[…] When Your Mind Won’t Shut Down because I sometimes find it hard to keep my anxiety and worries at bay. […]

By: Jerralea

Jerralea — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 15:07:05 +0000

I so agree that repeating memorized scripture is so helpful on nights I have trouble getting my brain to shut down. I learned this as a small child. The first verse I learned to repeat over and over was, “What time I am afraid, I will trust in thee.” Ps. 56:3 KJV
It really helps!

By: Sharon Hazel

Sharon Hazel — Thu, 24 Sep 2020 13:17:19 +0000

Thank you for sharing – and it is such a good practice for dealing with anxious thoughts to meditate on scripture – particularly in the night hours!

By: Lauren Renee Sparks

Lauren Renee Sparks — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 18:28:31 +0000

I sleep pitifully most nights these days. I usually use a simple prayer as mantra – praying it over and over. Maybe I should mix scripture memory in too!

By: Laurie

Laurie — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 16:28:25 +0000

Oh, how I can empathize with not being able to sleep. There are nights when my mind just won’t shut off! Rather than getting up and doing something constructive as you do, I toss and turn (and keep Bill awake too!). Thanks for the wonderful suggestion!

By: Rebecca Hastings

Rebecca Hastings — Mon, 21 Sep 2020 13:04:09 +0000

I hate that feeling when I can’t sleep. But I’ve learned to talk to God in that time. It always reminds me of when my kids were little and I would hold them as they talked. We were present with each other. And it was always beautiful when they fell asleep in my arms. I try to do that with Jesus.

By: Donna Reidland

Donna Reidland — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 01:47:48 +0000

What a great post! So glad you featured it, Lisa.

By: Marielle

Marielle — Sat, 19 Sep 2020 00:24:38 +0000

This is a great reminder about memorizing scripture. I love the intention to ask God to move it from our mind to our heart. Thank you for sharing, and for hosting. I’m looking forward to reading Mariel’s post. (And I wonder if we pronounce our names the same! 😉 Have a great weekend!

By: Donna B

Donna B — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 19:55:39 +0000

Thank you, Lisa, for featuring Mariel’s post. I was greatly blessed by her story, having battled shame most of my life. Such a great encouragement!

By: BettieG

BettieG — Fri, 18 Sep 2020 16:05:23 +0000

Dear Lisa, Thanks for featuring this post and these great reminders! Hiding His Word in our hearts is such a blessing! And He has brought His Word back to me time after time when I most needed it. Blessings to both you, and Mariel this week.