Dear Doubt and Unbelief,

I am writing to let you know that you no longer have a place in my mind. For far too long, I’ve allowed you to occupy valuable space. The space that  I desperately need for truth, faith, and hope. You’ve been running the show for way too long, but that ends now.

You see, I’ve come to understand something powerful: my mind is a battlefield. And on this battlefield, I am not defenseless. I have access to weapons of mass destruction spiritual weapons that can tear down every stronghold you’ve tried to build. Armed with this knowledge, I declare that you are defeated.

That doesn’t mean I’m naive. I know you’ll attempt to invade again, probably daily. But here’s the thing: I’m ready for you now. I’ll stand firm, wielding the Sword of the Spirit, which is the Word of God (Ephesians 6:10-17). Every time you try to creep back in, I’ll fight you with truth.

Let’s be clear about a couple of things:

• Doubt is a choice. And my answer to you is, No, thank you, mister. I choose to keep believing.

• Unbelief leads to disobedience. And disobedience isn’t an option for me anymore.

So, Doubt and Unbelief, consider this your eviction notice. You’ve overstayed your welcome, and I’m reclaiming the space you’ve occupied. My mind is being renewed, and my heart is full of faith.

Goodbye for good,

Shay