What if my mind doesn't shut up? Part 2

Why Our Minds Spiral + What To Do When It Happens

If you’re continuing from Part 1—welcome back 🤍This is the part that turns comfort into clarity.

Here’s the truth: peace is not built in one prayer. It’s formed in the daily practice of meeting with God. The more you make room for Him—His Word, worship, stillness, and surrender—the more your mind begins to recognize peace as home. The spiraling will lessen. It may still come, but it won’t dominate you the same way. It may knock… but it doesn’t get to live there anymore.  In Jesus’ name.

And let me say this clearly: this isn’t ignoring it, and it isn’t suppressing it. This is facing it. Working through it. Bringing it into the light. And allowing God to have every room in your heart and mind.

Why Our Minds Spiral

Sometimes we spiral because we’re overwhelmed, overstimulated, exhausted, or emotionally overloaded. Our nervous system goes into protection mode—trying to solve everything at once and keep us safe. That’s why those thoughts feel loud, repetitive, and nonstop. But spiritually, spiraling is also what happens when our minds drift away from truth and begin to attach to fear.

That’s why Scripture says, “You will keep in perfect peace those whose minds are steadfast, because they trust in You” (Isaiah 26:3). Steadfast doesn’t mean silent. It means anchored.

What To Do When Your Mind Spirals (In the Moment)

1. Pause + Name It

Before you react, before you spiral deeper, pause and tell the Lord the truth: “God, my mind is spiraling right now.”Scripture says, “Cast all your anxiety on Him because He cares for you” (1 Peter 5:7). Sometimes peace starts with one simple act: surrender.

2. Take the Thought Captive

This part is powerful. The goal isn’t to fight your thoughts—it’s to filter them. Ask yourself: Is this thought true? Is it helpful? Is it aligned with God’s Word? Scripture tells us, “Take every thought captive to obey Christ” (2 Corinthians 10:5). A thought can be loud… and still not be truth.

3. Replace It With Life

Replace the spiral with truth, even if your feelings haven’t caught up yet: “God is with me.” “I am safe right now.” “This will not control me.” “The Lord is holding me together.”

Because peace isn’t something you chase. It’s something God gives. “And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus” (Philippians 4:7). Let that sink in: His peace guards your mind.

If your mind has been loud lately, I want you to know this: You are not broken. You are not failing.  You are being invited into deeper surrender… and deeper peace that is only found in HIM. 🤍

Conclusion:

The spiral may still come—but now you know what to do with it.

You don’t have to fight it.

You don’t have to suppress it.

You don’t have to let it take control.

You can pause.

You can take the thought captive.

And you can replace it with truth.

And each time you choose to meet God in that moment, something shifts.

Your mind learns safety. Your heart learns trust. Your spirit learns rest.

Peace doesn’t mean the thoughts never show up. It means they no longer lead.

So today, don’t strive for a quiet mind—choose a surrendered one.

Because when you stay connected to the Prince of Peace, even in the middle of the noise… His peace will guard your heart and your mind.

Love,

Aurey