Brian brought us the first of a 2-part series on Breaking Free from Rumination. Defining rumination of the mind as: A mental habit of dwelling on experiences in a repetitive, negative, passive, and global manner, Brian explained how the emotional and behavioral effects of rumination could be

Sadness, Anxiety, Loneliness, Excessive worry, Shame and self-blame, Social withdrawal, Quietness, Perfectionism, Self-criticism, Self-harm, Suicidal thoughts or behaviors.

Ephesians 4 encourages us to not walk in the futility of our minds but to "Be renewed in the spirit of your

minds, and put on the new self, created after the likeness of God in true righteousness and holiness."

Our Heavenly Father completely knows what we need and we should turn to Him and keep our mind on Him rather than sinking into a mindset of helplessness.

Part 2 comes Sunday, February 15th.