Where Are Your Thoughts Leading You?
A standardized, consistent pattern of deviating from reality in how we see and process things.
Cognitive Bias (Definition)
A technique used to shift your mindset, so you are able to look at a situation, person, or relationship from a slightly different perspective.
Cognitive Reframing (Definition)
Steps to Cognitive Reframing
- Stay calm
- Identify the situation
- Identify your automatic thoughts
- Find objective supportive evidence
Biblical Examples
- Joseph (Genesis 45:5)
- Paul (Philippians 1:12)
Be careful of the “Yea, but this is different…” syndrome.
Psalm 139
What God Didn’t Do vs. Collateral Goodness
If you look for the bad/negative – you will find it.
If you start looking for God’s goodness – you will start seeing his hand and fingerprints on every aspect of your life.
Pastor David Possinger
5 Trust in the Lord with all your heart;
do not depend on your own understanding.
6 Seek his will in all you do,
and he will show you which path to take.
Proverbs 3:5-6 (NLT)
27 And the Father who knows all hearts knows what the Spirit is saying, for the Spirit pleads for us believers[a] in harmony with God’s own will. 28 And we know that God causes everything to work together[b] for the good of those who love God and are called according to his purpose for them. Romans 8:27-28 (NLT)
Cognitive Reframing Exercise
- At the end of the day, what are three things you are thankful for?
- Are you excited about anything that God is currently working on in your life?
WHERE ARE YOUR THOUGHTS
LEADING YOU?
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