236. What We Think but Do Not Say
What are the thoughts you carry but never say outloud?
In this episode, Julie opens a new series, The Stuff We Keep Inside, by gently addressing the quiet thoughts that shape our joy, peace, and faith—often without us realizing it. From negative self-talk to hidden fears and unspoken pressure, Julie invites you to bring these thoughts into the light of God’s truth. Through Scripture, personal reflection, and practical steps, this episode offers hope, freedom, and a reminder that God meets us with compassion, not condemnation. If you’re ready to stop carrying the weight of unspoken thoughts alone, this conversation is for you. Join Abundant Life Mentor, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 20 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/.
In this episode, Julie opens a new series, The Stuff We Keep Inside, by gently addressing the quiet thoughts that shape our joy, peace, and faith—often without us realizing it. From negative self-talk to hidden fears and unspoken pressure, Julie invites you to bring these thoughts into the light of God’s truth. Through Scripture, personal reflection, and practical steps, this episode offers hope, freedom, and a reminder that God meets us with compassion, not condemnation. If you’re ready to stop carrying the weight of unspoken thoughts alone, this conversation is for you. Join Abundant Life Mentor, Julie Lefebure, each Tuesday as she offers real encouragement for your real life right now through a fresh, hope-filled perspective, a lighthearted inspiration, and Biblical insight, all in about 20 minutes (guest shows are longer). Each episode will lift your spirits and equip you to be a light in this world. Find extra encouragement at julielefebure.com/resources/.
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In this first episode of the new series The Stuff We Keep Inside, Julie opens an honest conversation about something we all carry but rarely talk about: the thoughts we think but do not say. These are the quiet, repetitive thoughts that don’t show up in our schedules or conversations—but slowly shape our joy, peace, and how we see God.
Julie explores why we tend to keep these thoughts hidden. Fear of judgment, of sounding ungrateful, of admitting we’re not okay. Yet Scripture reminds us that God already knows our thoughts—and He is not intimidated by our honesty. Drawing from Psalm 139, Julie reminds us that God knows us completely and meets us with compassion, not condemnation.
In a vulnerable moment, Julie shares one of her own recurring thoughts: I’m running out of time. What happens when that thought is left unspoken is pressure, urgency, and striving. What happens when it’s brought into God’s presence is truth, steadiness, and peace. Scripture like Psalm 31:15—“My times are in Your hands”—reframes fear with trust.
Julie walks listeners through practical steps for handling unspoken thoughts: bringing them honestly to God, comparing them with truth, replacing lies with Scripture, and speaking truth out loud. She also reminds us that a thought can feel real without being true—and that renewal begins in the mind.
This episode invites listeners to take one small step this week. To name one hidden thought, pray over it, find a Scripture to counter it, and speak that truth daily.
If this episode stirs something deeper and you’d like support processing what’s going on beneath the surface, Julie invites you into Abundant Life Mentoring—a space to slow down, listen, and let God do deep work together. Details are in the link below.
Links:
- Last week's episode: 235. Staying Close to Jesus with LuEllyn Rozeboom
- Psalm 139:1-4 Voice
- Psalm 31:15 NIV
- Access the Lies We Believe vs. Biblical Truth printable and all other resources in Julie's free Resource Library
- Abundant Life Mentoring
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