Are you aware of your thoughts?
Or are you taken by them? Do you review and review the issues? Do entertain fantasy conversations? Do you ever find yourself talking aloud to someone who is not present?
Of course you do. All experience this. The important this is to recognize what is really happening. Soldier of The Cross, you must make sure you are not being distracted. You may not shadow box or fight a paper soldier.
The enemy is real, but he projects illusion that are holograms and he deals in the dark realm of lies. From the Word of God, we know that he is the father of lies.
Soldier, this is not a difficult matter. Reality is that which lies beyond. Reality is that which is Promised. Reality is that which glorifies the Lord.
Take inventory.
Are you criticizing the Brethren? You are off.
Are you wound licking? You are off.
Are you withholding Love? You are off.
Are you guilty of the sin of assumption? You are off, and you are no doubt guilty of dividing the Body of Christ.
Soldier, buck up.
Do it in prayer. Aloud. Today.
There is nothing else. There is no one else.