MY MIND IS A MESS
Pastor Eli Nelson
Have We Lost Our Minds? How to Take Back Control and Find Peace in a World of Chaos
In today’s fast-paced world, we are constantly bombarded with negativity, fear, and doubt. From news headlines predicting disaster to social media feeding insecurity, our minds are under constant attack.
So, how do we maintain a sound mind in an insane world?
This message from Pastor Elishon at My City Church dives into John 5, where Jesus asks a man who has been paralyzed for 38 years, “Do you want to get well?”
Today, Jesus is asking you the same question. Do you want to break free from unhealthy thoughts and negative mindsets?
1️⃣ What You Think About Shapes Who You Are
📖 Proverbs 4:23 – "Above all else, guard your heart, for everything you do flows from it."
💡 Key Takeaways:
✔️ Your thoughts create your reality.
✔️ If you let negativity take root, it will shape your life.
✔️ Guard your heart and mind with God’s truth.
🚨 The Mistake We Make: Letting anxieties, fears, and negative words dictate our beliefs.
🙌 Truth: You have the power to take control of your thoughts and align them with God’s Word!
2️⃣ Breaking Free from Toxic Mindsets
Many of us carry thought patterns that have been ingrained in us by:
✔️ Past failures – "I will never be successful."
✔️ Family patterns – "Everyone in my family struggles with anxiety."
✔️ Shame and guilt – "God can’t use me because of my past."
✔️ Comparison – "I’ll never measure up."
✔️ Fear of the future – "What if everything falls apart?"
📖 2 Corinthians 10:5 – "Take captive every thought and make it obedient to Christ."
🚨 The Mistake We Make: Believing every thought that enters our minds.
🙌 Truth: You are not your thoughts. You have the authority to reject lies and replace them with God’s truth!
3️⃣ The Power of a Renewed Mind
💡 How to Take Back Control of Your Mind:
✅ 1. Identify the Lies – What negative thoughts are running in your mind?
✅ 2. Take Thoughts Captive – Don’t entertain toxic thoughts—replace them with Scripture.
✅ 3. Speak Life Over Yourself – Declare what God says about you, not what the world says.
✅ 4. Surround Yourself with Godly Voices – Limit toxic influences (social media, negative friends, fear-based news).
✅ 5. Trust in God’s Plan – Surrender fear and anxiety to the One who holds the future.
📖 Romans 12:2 – “Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind.”
🚨 The Mistake We Make: Thinking change happens overnight without effort.
🙌 Truth: Renewing your mind is a daily process—be intentional about filling it with God’s Word!
4️⃣ How Jesus Breaks the Chains of Mental Strongholds
📖 John 5:6 – "When Jesus saw him lying there and learned that he had been in this condition for a long time, he asked him, ‘Do you want to get well?’”
💡 Jesus Confronts Our Beliefs:
✔️ Jesus doesn’t entertain excuses.
✔️ He challenges us to step into healing.
✔️ True transformation starts when we desire change.
🚨 The Mistake We Make: Blaming our circumstances, past, or other people for our mental struggles.
🙌 Truth: Jesus is asking you today—do you want to be free? If so, get up, take your mat, and walk!
5️⃣ Defeating Fear, Anxiety, and Negative Thinking
Fear thrives in the absence of faith.
📖 2 Timothy 1:7 – "For God has not given us a spirit of fear, but of power, love, and a sound mind."
💡 Steps to Overcome Fear:
✔️ Declare God’s Promises – “I will not fear, for God is with me.”
✔️ Reject Fear-Based Thinking – Fear is not from God!
✔️ Surround Yourself with Faith – Stop absorbing negativity and start soaking in God’s truth.
✔️ Pray and Trust God – Surrender your fears to the One who is in control.
🚨 The Mistake We Make: Thinking fear is something we must live with.
🙌 Truth: Fear is a lie—God’s perfect love casts it out!
6️⃣ The Role of Prayer in a Renewed Mind
At My City Church, we believe in the power of prayer to transform our minds.
📖 Philippians 4:6-7 – "Do not be anxious about anything, but in every situation, by prayer and petition, with thanksgiving, present your requests to God. And the peace of God, which transcends all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus."
💡 Practical Prayer Strategies:
✔️ Start your day with Scripture and prayer.
✔️ Write down areas where you need breakthrough.
✔️ Speak God’s Word over your life daily.
✔️ Join a group for accountability and encouragement.
🚨 The Mistake We Make: Thinking we can fix our minds without God’s presence.
🙌 Truth: Peace comes from time in God’s presence—make it a priority!
Final Thoughts – It’s Time to Take Control of Your Thoughts!
🔥 Action Steps to Apply Today:
✅ Stop letting fear and negativity control your mind.
✅ Take every thought captive and make it obedient to Christ.
✅ Fill your mind with God’s promises daily.
✅ Surround yourself with faith-filled people.
✅ Trust in God’s plan for your future.
📢 Need prayer or support? Join us this Sunday at My City Church, Ralston High School, Omaha, NE, at 9 AM & 11 AM.
