Metacognition

Question 1

“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.”

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Answer 1

Romans 12:2 NLT
“Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new person by changing the way you think. Then you will learn to know God’s will for you, which is good and pleasing and perfect.”
‭‭Romans‬ ‭12:2‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Question 2

The thoughts you keep in a loop determine the direction of your life. — Steven Furtick

Answer 2

The thoughts you keep in a loop determine the direction of your life. — Steven Furtick

Question 3

We will never be able to adjust every negative thought that approaches our awareness, but we can certainly try to free our minds from toxic thinking…one thought at a time.

Answer 3

We will never be able to adjust every negative thought that approaches our awareness, but we can certainly try to free our minds from toxic thinking…one thought at a time.

Steven Furtick

Question 4

“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.”

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Answer 4

Philippians 4:6-7
“Don’t worry about anything; instead, pray about everything. Tell God what you need, and thank him for all he has done. Then you will experience God’s peace, which exceeds anything we can understand. His peace will guard your hearts and minds as you live in Christ Jesus.”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:6-7‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Question 6

“And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.”

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Answer 6

Philippians 4:8
And now, dear brothers and sisters, one final thing. Fix your thoughts on what is true, and honorable, and right, and pure, and lovely, and admirable. Think about things that are excellent and worthy of praise.”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:8‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Question 7

“Summing it all up, friends, I’d say you’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse. Put into practice what you learned from me, what you heard and saw and realized. Do that, and God, who makes everything work together, will work you into his most excellent harmonies.”

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Answer 7

Philippians 4:8 MSG
“Summing it all up, friends, I’d say you’ll do best by filling your minds and meditating on things true, noble, reputable, authentic, compelling, gracious—the best, not the worst; the beautiful, not the ugly; things to praise, not things to curse. Put into practice what you learned from me, what you heard and saw and realized. Do that, and God, who makes everything work together, will work you into his most excellent harmonies.”
‭‭Philippians‬ ‭4:8-9‬ ‭MSG‬‬

Question 8

The mind naturally learns to be satisfied with that which requires little care and effort, and to be content with something cheap and inferior…..

Answer 8

SDG 106
The mind naturally learns to be satisfied with that which requires little care and effort, and to be content with something cheap and inferior..
SDG 106
Sudoku/ YouTube

Question 9

Put your highest power into your effort. Call to your aid the most powerful motives. You are learning. Endeavor to go to the bottom of everything you set your hand to. Never aim lower than to become competent in the matters which occupy you.. SD 106.2

Answer 9

SDG 106
Put your highest power into your effort. Call to your aid the most powerful motives. You are learning. Endeavor to go to the bottom of everything you set your hand to. Never aim lower than to become competent in the matters which occupy you..
SDG. 106

Question 10

God demands of you vigorous and earnest intellectual efforts, and with every determined effort, your powers will strengthen. Your work will then always be agreeable, because you will know that you are progressing.

Answer 10

SDG 106
God demands of you vigorous and earnest intellectual efforts, and with every determined effort, your powers will strengthen. Your work will then always be agreeable, because you will know that you are progressing..
SDG 106

Question 11

God has given the human mind great power, power to show that the Creator has endowed man with ability to do a great work against the enemy of all righteousness, power to show what victories may be gained in the conflict against evil.

Answer 11

SDG 106
God has given the human mind great power, power to show that the Creator has endowed man with ability to do a great work against the enemy of all righteousness, power to show what victories may be gained in the conflict against evil.
SDG 106

Question 12

We give our time and thought to the trivial and commonplace things of the world, and neglect the great interests that pertain to eternal life. The noble powers of the mind are dwarfed and enfeebled by lack of exercise on themes that are worthy of their concentration.

Answer 12

SDG 107
We give our time and thought to the trivial and commonplace things of the world, and neglect the great interests that pertain to eternal life. The noble powers of the mind are dwarfed and enfeebled by lack of exercise on themes that are worthy of their concentratio.
SDG 107

Question 13

The biggest reason we don’t live/act like we are God’s masterpiece is because we have let toxic thoughts run rampant in our minds. We can’t let them dictate our lives—we must choose to capture our thoughts.

Answer 13

Steven Furtick
The biggest reason we don’t live/act like we are God’s masterpiece is because we have let toxic thoughts run rampant in our minds. We can’t let them dictate our lives—we must choose to capture our thoughts.

Steven Furtick

Question 14

As Christians, the same power that raised Jesus from the dead lives in us. With the Holy Spirit’s help, we can manage our thoughts.

Answer 14

As Christians, the same power that raised Jesus from the dead lives in us. With the Holy Spirit’s help, we can manage our thoughts.

Steven Furtick

Question 15

The toxic thoughts are causing you inner turmoil. Then, choose truth from God’s Word. You might even pray, “God, I’m choosing to push this thought aside instead of entertaining it. I know you have forgiven me of so much in my life. Help me to extend the same forgiveness to this person.”

Answer 15

The toxic thoughts are causing you inner turmoil. Then, choose truth from God’s Word. You might even pray, “God, I’m choosing to push this thought aside instead of entertaining it. …..Please help me to…..”

Question 16

Why is it important to stop toxic thoughts…..

Answer 16

Because

• they go against God’s best and prevent us from living joy-filled lives.
• In order to spend our mental energy on things that build up instead of tear down.
• So they won’t control our minds, which in turn control our actions.

Question 17

“For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,”

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Answer 17

2 Corinthians 10:4-5
“For the weapons of our warfare are not carnal but mighty in God for pulling down strongholds, casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,”
‭‭II Corinthians‬ ‭10:4-5‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Question 18

“…….we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”

‭‭NIV‬‬

Answer 18

2 Corinthians 10:4-5
“The weapons we fight with are not the weapons of the world. On the contrary, they have divine power to demolish strongholds. We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”
‭‭2 Corinthians‬ ‭10:4-5‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Question 19

“……..Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth.”

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Answer 19

Colossians 3:1-2
“Since you have been raised to new life with Christ, set your sights on the realities of heaven, where Christ sits in the place of honor at God’s right hand. Think about the things of heaven, not the things of earth.”
‭‭Colossians‬ ‭3:1-2‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Question 20

“……Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne. Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people; then you won’t become weary and give up.”

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Answer 20

Hebrews 12:2-3
And let us run with endurance the race God has set before us. We do this by keeping our eyes on Jesus, the champion who initiates and perfects our faith. Because of the joy awaiting him, he endured the cross, disregarding its shame. Now he is seated in the place of honor beside God’s throne. Think of all the hostility he endured from sinful people; then you won’t become weary and give up.”
‭‭Hebrews‬ ‭12:2-3‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Question 21

“Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;”

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Answer 21

1 Peter 1:13
“Therefore gird up the loins of your mind, be sober, and rest your hope fully upon the grace that is to be brought to you at the revelation of Jesus Christ;”
‭‭I Peter‬ ‭1:13‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Question 22

Healing from anxiety requires healthy thinking. In truth, your challenge is not your challenge; your challenge is the way you think about your challenge.

Answer 22

Max Lucado
Healing from anxiety requires healthy thinking. In truth, your challenge is not your challenge; your challenge is the way you think about your challenge.
Max Lucado

Question 23

Picture your thoughts as airplanes in the sky above a busy airport. …..

Answer 23

Max Lucado
Picture your thoughts as airplanes in the sky above a busy airport. You are the air traffic controller of that airport. You get to decide which thoughts land and which ones fly away.
Max Lucado

Question 24

There must be a constant, earnest struggling of the soul against the evil imaginings of the mind.

Answer 24

OFC 22
There must be a constant, earnest struggling of the soul against the evil imaginings of the mind.
OFC 22

Question 25

Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need.

Answer 25

Hebrews 4:16
Let us therefore come boldly unto the throne of grace, that we may obtain mercy, and find grace to help in time of need. Hebrews 4:16.

Question 26

“and that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind,”

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Answer 26

Ephesians 4:23
“and that you be renewed in the spirit of your mind,”
‭‭Ephesians‬ ‭4:23‬ ‭NASB‬‬

Question 27

Our mind is the battlefield, and Satan’s primary way of initiating his evil plan for us is through our thoughts. If we feel we have no power over our thoughts, Satan will entrap and defeat us. Instead, we can determine to think in godly ways.

Answer 27

J Meyers
Our mind is the battlefield, and Satan’s primary way of initiating his evil plan for us is through our thoughts. If we feel we have no power over our thoughts, Satan will entrap and defeat us. Instead, we can determine to think in godly ways.
Joyce Meyers

Question 28

God has given us the power to decide–to choose right thinking over wrong. But once we make that choice, we must continue to choose right thoughts

Answer 28

J Meyers
God has given us the power to decide–to choose right thinking over wrong. But once we make that choice, we must continue to choose right thought
Joyce Meyers

Question 29

As Christians, the same power that raised Jesus from the dead lives in us. With the Holy Spirit’s help, we can manage our thoughts.

Answer 29

As Christians, the same power that raised Jesus from the dead lives in us. With the Holy Spirit’s help, we can manage our thoughts.

Steven Furtick

Question 30

We can’t live in freedom if we constantly allow our toxic thoughts to monopolize our thinking. The best way to battle them is by applying Scripture,

Answer 30

We can’t live in freedom if we constantly allow our toxic thoughts to monopolize our thinking. The best way to battle them is by applying Scripture,

Question 31

Those who feared God were to think for themselves. They were no longer to leave other men to do their thinking..

Answer 31

TDG 31
Those who feared God were to think for themselves. They were no longer to leave other men to do their thinking..
TDG 31

Question 32

The mind must work or it will dwindle. It will starve unless it has fresh subjects to think upon. Unless it is made to think hard it will surely lose its power of thinking.

Answer 32

TDG66
The mind must work or it will dwindle. It will starve unless it has fresh subjects to think upon. Unless it is made to think hard it will surely lose its power of thinking.—
February 27, 1886,
Letter 33, to a minister working in Europe. .
TDG 66.

Question 33

We cannot let the cares of this present world consume our thoughts and keep us away from God’s peace of mind.

If we let our minds wonder then they control us. Keep your thoughts in check and continuously on Christ and your actions will reflect Him.

Answer 33

Habakkuk’s Journey
We cannot let the cares of this present world consume our thoughts and keep us away from God’s peace of mind.

If we let our minds wonder then they control us. Keep your thoughts in check and continuously on Christ and your actions will reflect Him.
Habakuk’s Journey
Thomas Camden

Question 34

Mentally Strong People:

5 things….

Answer 34

1) Avoid spending energy on things you can’t control.
Philippians 4:8-9

2) Avoid dwelling on the past.
2 Corinthians 5:17, “….if anyone is in Christ, he is a new creation; the old things passed away; behold, new things have come.”

3) Avoid giving up after failure.
Romans 8:28

4) Avoid resenting other people’s success.
1 Corinthians 13

5) Avoid worrying about pleasing others.
Romans 12:2
Acts 5:29. “We ought to obey God rather than men.”
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Question 34

Our emotions —>thoughts,
thoughts —>dictating our decisions, our decisions —>determining behaviors,
behaviors —>shaping our relationships,
….all of which would take us back to either healthy or unhealthy thoughts.

Answer 34

GOOYH
Our emotions —>thoughts,
thoughts —>dictating our decisions, our decisions —>determining behaviors,
behaviors —>shaping our relationships,
….all of which would take us back to either healthy or unhealthy thoughts.
GOOYH
Jennie Allen

Question 35

“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”

‭‭James‬ ‭4:7‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Answer 35

James 4:7.
“Submit yourselves, then, to God. Resist the devil, and he will flee from you.”
‭‭James‬ ‭4:7‬ ‭NIV‬‬

Question 36

God built a way for us to escape the downward spiral of our toxic thoughts. But we rarely take it. We have bought the lie that we are victims of our thoughts rather than warriors equipped to fight on the front lines of the greatest battle of our generation: the battle for our minds.

Answer 36

GOOYH
God built a way for us to escape the downward spiral of our toxic thoughts. …..We have bought the lie that we are victims of our thoughts rather than warriors equipped to fight on the front lines of the greatest battle of our generation: the battle for our minds.

Get Out of Your Head—-
Jennie Allen

Question 37

“casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,”

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Answer 37

2 Corinthians 10:5
“casting down arguments and every high thing that exalts itself against the knowledge of God, bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ,”
‭‭II Corinthians‬ ‭10:5‬ ‭NKJV‬‬

Question 38

God would have you trust in his love, and be constantly guarding your soul by locking the gate of your thoughts, That they shall not become unmanageable; for when you allow your mind to indulge in these thoughts of self-pity, the enemy comes in to suggest the most unkind and unreasonable things in regard to those who would do you good……

Answer 38

SDG 298
God would have you trust in his love, and be constantly guarding your soul by locking the gate of your thoughts, That they shall not become unmanageable; for when you allow your mind to indulge in these thoughts of self-pity, the enemy comes in to suggest the most unkind and unreasonable things in regard to those who would do you good……
SDG 298