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How to Overcome the Inner Critic

Mark DeJesus

Mark DeJesus

teaching

August 18, 2020
For centuries, people have been trying to kill these self-beating thoughts by debating them; attempting to argue against these parasitic thoughts. Well-meaning believers shout from rooftops with militant aggression and a warfare-like posture, in order to break free. Although aspects of this can be helpful, tactics of force alone can at times leave you discouraged and exhausted. This type of battleground needs a more refined approach. I spent years trying to fight these self-attacking thoughts with aggressive repentance and deliverance tactics. There is nothing wrong with utilizing those methodologies. But I learned first-hand that the only way to defeat the inner critic is to infuse your heart with an immersion in the love that God has for you. Only love can drive out this self-destructive inner dialogue. The Heart Healing Journey: https://markdejesus.com/the-heart-healing-journey-book/ God Loves Me and I Love Myself: https://markdejesus.com/god-loves-loves-me-and-i-love-myself-book/

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