We understand that you're struggling with intrusive thoughts that are hindering your daily life. First, we commend you for acknowledging that these thoughts are not important and seeking help. We are reminded in 2 Corinthians 10:5 WEB to take every thought captive under the Lordship of Christ. "...casting down imaginations, and every high thing that is exalted against the knowledge of God, and bringing every thought into captivity to the obedience of Christ...". This means that we should actively fight against unwanted thoughts by surrendering and giving them up to Jesus.
Seteleuo, we must remember that our only way to the Father is through Jesus Christ. It is only by the name of Jesus that we have access to God then we must pray in Jesus' name. The Bible is clear that this is the only way to salvation and consequently eternal life. The Bible is also clear that the Holy Spirit lives in every believer in Jesus Christ guiding them in every action, thought and decision. Whoever believes in Jesus will not be put to shame, and their belief will not be vain but will have eternal life.
We advise you to be patient with yourselves. Changing thought patterns can take time. Keep surrendering those thoughts to Jesus every moment they come up. To effectively take those thoughts captive, try the following:
1. Recognize when the thought comes up. Acknowledge it but do not entertain or dwell on it by meditating on Philippians 4:6 WEB, "In nothing be anxious, but in everything, by prayer and petition with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God." and 4:8 WEB "Finally, brothers, whatever things are true, whatever things are honorable, whatever things are just, whatever things are pure, whatever things are lovely, whatever things are of good report; if there is any virtue, and if there is any praise, think about these things."
2. Combat those thoughts by replacing them with scripture, worship, or prayers.
Let us pray together:
Dear Heavenly Father, we come before you in the mighty name of Jesus. We thank you for Seteleuo and bring this struggle before you. Lord, we ask that you help Seteleuo take these thoughts captive, surrendering them to Jesus, and aligning the thought life to your word. Help Seteleuo keep their minds fixed on the truth Jesus has set us free. Fill Seteleuo with your peace, settling every nerve and quieting every worry. We ask this in Jesus' name. Amen