“John you idiot!” I just backed into a friend’s car and observed the damage I had caused. “Why are you so stupid? Why don’t you just think?” I emphasized my point by whacking my forehead and hitting my car seat. My wife gently spoke to me, “John, it’s not okay for you to speak to yourself that way. That’s not what God is saying right now.”

Do you struggle with negative self-talk? Do you speak worse to yourself than to others? How do we break these patterns?

I was grateful to have the opportunity to share about negative self-talk at the InDoubt Show. If you struggle with negative self-talk or intrusive thoughts, I pray you find this helpful. Don’t hesitate to reach out if you would like to know some further resources that might help you.

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