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WRESTLING WITH SHAME?

Replacing shame based thoughts

Adapted from Switch on Your Brain. 2013 by Caroline Leaf. Used by permission of Baker Publishing Group.


If you wrestle with feelings of unresolved guilt or shame, consider using thought replacement when those thoughts and feelings arise. 


  • As you notice any shame-based thoughts, immediately, prayerfully, and consciously think your replacement thought (perhaps regarding Jesus’ forgiveness and acceptance of you). Let this thought deeply sink into your spirit as you praise and worship Jesus for his forgiveness and his sacrifice that has covered your sin and made you worthy.

  • Reflect on the positive replacement thoughts. Don’t dwell on the negatives because they will grow. Focus on what you are replacing the negative with.

  • Actively replace your toxic thoughts with positive ones throughout the day. 

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  • Want a daily connection with Jesus through the Bible.

  • Have daily time with Jesus and the Bible, but are looking for something that will permeate from your head more deeply into your heart.

  • Are looking for a community of brothers and sisters to share your relationship with Jesus.

WHAT PEOPLE SAY

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If there’s a day that I missed practicing SMPL, I could tell you that on those days the challenges that I battle with so much and lack of peace were apparent to me.

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I think it is insane that when you draw near to God he will draw near to you. This is proving to be more and more and more true. In times of anxiety, anger, and fear, I am able to hear God’s heart better, more accurately.

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This spiritual discipline has been an absolute game changer in my relationship with Jesus.

I had grown weary of stale Bible studies that only engaged my mind but not my heart.

...You will be surprised at how powerfully Jesus speaks to you, often in ways you didn’t expect.

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