Day 7: Anthony Amatucci
2 Corinthians 10:5 “We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ.”
I have to admit, I’m nervous writing this, mostly because I am not someone who seeks attention. This is a moment I hope gives praise to the Lord, and helps others who may be in a similar situation.
I was extremely lucky to be raised in a household of faith. My mother is a devout Christian and has been walking with the Lord her entire life, my sister and brother-in-law both live a life of faith. My walk with the Lord, while I never questioned my faith, was not a priority for me a few years ago. I became obsessed with worldly matters; my career, standing, finances, and other materials. I spent almost 3 years chasing after things I thought would make me a better person but it only intensified negative thoughts and it led to feelings of intense anxiety, depression and never being enough. Last May was the most intense those feelings ever felt from a combination of things and it felt like I was just stuck and I could do nothing about it. I cared too much about how the world saw me and lived my life that way.
Last spring after a Sunday service, I spoke with wonderful people from our church, the Mulcahys. We prayed over these feelings that dictated my life and it was at that moment, I experienced God for the first time physically. I felt this intense pressure building in my head and in a moment, it released and a radiating sensation started from my head to my feet. My body started trembling uncontrollably, and I felt every thought in my head that did not belong to the Lord wiped away. I was overcome with profound gratefulness because I realized what it was in the moment, the Holy Spirit moved in me and God healed me, setting my mind free from everything holding it captive. May 4, 2025 was the day my faith became its own, that day my mind, body, and soul was changed forever!
Our thoughts can be our biggest strength and our biggest downfall. We are warriors of Christ, we are not subject to our thoughts but we control what fills our minds. No worry is too great for the Lord. Nothing else matters in our lives but our relationship with Him. Putting a priority on materials that cannot come with us to eternity will lead to our destruction.
Since last year, joining the Men’s and Refined ministries have helped me prioritize my walk with Jesus. The fellowship and hearing from other men and like-minded people have reshaped my views on life and reorganized my priorities.
“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” Galatians 2:20. We are never alone in life. When we surrender ourselves to Christ, He lives in us and nothing can stop the endless pursuit of His love for us, and that includes ourselves.
If you are dealing with things that you feel are too big, throw your burdens onto Christ, trust He will deliver strength and comfort, because He will. Let go of control and find peace in His presence. That life changing day last year was the Lord not only healing me, but reassuring He lives in us all, and no thought can separate us from our Savior.
Prayer
Lord, thank you for everything you have done in my life. Each day, help remind us that you are in control, remove any thought that keeps us from becoming the person you made us to be. Give us the strength to cast our burdens onto You and find strength and peace in You and You alone. Keep us strong and help us seek You more clearly every day. Amen.
I have to admit, I’m nervous writing this, mostly because I am not someone who seeks attention. This is a moment I hope gives praise to the Lord, and helps others who may be in a similar situation.
I was extremely lucky to be raised in a household of faith. My mother is a devout Christian and has been walking with the Lord her entire life, my sister and brother-in-law both live a life of faith. My walk with the Lord, while I never questioned my faith, was not a priority for me a few years ago. I became obsessed with worldly matters; my career, standing, finances, and other materials. I spent almost 3 years chasing after things I thought would make me a better person but it only intensified negative thoughts and it led to feelings of intense anxiety, depression and never being enough. Last May was the most intense those feelings ever felt from a combination of things and it felt like I was just stuck and I could do nothing about it. I cared too much about how the world saw me and lived my life that way.
Last spring after a Sunday service, I spoke with wonderful people from our church, the Mulcahys. We prayed over these feelings that dictated my life and it was at that moment, I experienced God for the first time physically. I felt this intense pressure building in my head and in a moment, it released and a radiating sensation started from my head to my feet. My body started trembling uncontrollably, and I felt every thought in my head that did not belong to the Lord wiped away. I was overcome with profound gratefulness because I realized what it was in the moment, the Holy Spirit moved in me and God healed me, setting my mind free from everything holding it captive. May 4, 2025 was the day my faith became its own, that day my mind, body, and soul was changed forever!
Our thoughts can be our biggest strength and our biggest downfall. We are warriors of Christ, we are not subject to our thoughts but we control what fills our minds. No worry is too great for the Lord. Nothing else matters in our lives but our relationship with Him. Putting a priority on materials that cannot come with us to eternity will lead to our destruction.
Since last year, joining the Men’s and Refined ministries have helped me prioritize my walk with Jesus. The fellowship and hearing from other men and like-minded people have reshaped my views on life and reorganized my priorities.
“I have been crucified with Christ and I no longer live, but Christ lives in me. The life I now live in the body, I live by faith in the Son of God, who loved me and gave Himself for me.” Galatians 2:20. We are never alone in life. When we surrender ourselves to Christ, He lives in us and nothing can stop the endless pursuit of His love for us, and that includes ourselves.
If you are dealing with things that you feel are too big, throw your burdens onto Christ, trust He will deliver strength and comfort, because He will. Let go of control and find peace in His presence. That life changing day last year was the Lord not only healing me, but reassuring He lives in us all, and no thought can separate us from our Savior.
Prayer
Lord, thank you for everything you have done in my life. Each day, help remind us that you are in control, remove any thought that keeps us from becoming the person you made us to be. Give us the strength to cast our burdens onto You and find strength and peace in You and You alone. Keep us strong and help us seek You more clearly every day. Amen.
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