Why do we put ourselves in these states of mind that drag us down to the depths of despair? Why do we constantly think about the bad things? Why do our minds pursue negatives thoughts about us and the world around us? Why can't I stop thinking about all that is dark, scary, lonely, and ugly? Why can't I, for just once, think about myself in a positive way? Why can't I dream about a happy ending? Why can't I be happy today? Maybe someday I will understand this black hole. I hope I will because that means that I will be in the light. Shining like a beacon of hope for others who are struggling. A light is what I want to become.
Rebekah, desiring to be a light in a dark world is a good place to begin. I think it's our human nature to look at the negative and give in to our fears. When we determine that we're going to "take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ", we can slowly and perhaps imperceptively make the slow turn around toward more positive thinking. It may mean that we make progress today and fall back into negative thinking tomorrow. Keep that goal to be that light and with Christ's help you will be!
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