Lisa D'Anna

I stood outside in Iraq while mortars fell and realized I had zero control over where the next one would land. I felt that same helplessness the day my son Mitch died. What got me through both was a verse I preached to myself until my mind believed it: "And he is before all things, and in him all things hold together." Colossians 1:17 (ESV) That's self-brain surgery. When you can't control your circumstances, your brain sounds the alarm on repeat. But your mind is in charge of your brain, and you get to choose what it rehearses. Every time you tell yourself the truth that Jesus is holding this, you strengthen a pathway of trust instead of panic. The fourth commandment of self-brain surgery is I must believe that my mind is in charge of my brain. It's hard and holy work. Save this for the day you need it, and share it with someone who's under fire right now. I'm your friend Dr. Lee Warren, hopefully your favorite brain surgeon. Hit that follow button for more connections between neuroscience and faith every day. Click the link in my bio to learn more about The Life-Changing Art of Self-Brain Surgery. #selfbrainsurgery #anxiety #control #mentalhealth