Combating Negative Thoughts

When pesky negative thoughts try to invade your mental space, don't entertain them (meaning don't analyze, mull over, contemplate, examine, or extrapolate). Instead, as soon as you recognize it as negative, bring to your mind a truth you are sure you know, one you have received from Jesus. Simple truths are better, like "I know You love me," but it needs to be a truth you are certain of.  If you haven't received a truth directly from Jesus, choose a Scripture verse that holds great meaning to you or words to a chorus that is uplifting to you. Repeat the truth or verse in your mind and speak (or sing) it aloud (yes, this matters!)  Keep repeating it; it is impossible to hold a negative and positive thought in your brain at the same time.