10 Weird Things You Never Knew About the 🧠 and How to Use Them for Healing

The human brain is incredibly complex, designed with divine intention and capable of remarkable change. While science continues to uncover God’s many mysteries-the brain being one! Many surprising facts about the brain reveal how you can actively participate in healing and transformation. Here are 10 fascinating facts about your brain,  plus practical tips to help you tap into its power.

1. Your Brain Can Generate Enough Electricity to Power a Lightbulb 💡

Your brain produces about 12-15 watts of electricity when awake… enough to light a small bulb. This constant energy fuels your thoughts, emotions, and behaviors.

Tip: Imagine this energy as a  🎁 from God…a source of power within you. Visualize this 💡 expanding as you pray, meditate, or set your intentions for the day.

“The light of God’s wisdom flows through me, guiding my thoughts and actions.”

2. You Have More Brain Cells Than There Are ✨ in the Milky Way!

With roughly 86 billion neurons, your brain holds endless potential for growth and change…no matter what you’ve experienced.

Tip: Each new positive thought or belief strengthens these neural connections. Practicing gratitude, prayer, or uplifting affirmations can reshape your mind over time.

“I am fearfully and wonderfully made, and my mind is capable of renewal.”

3. Your Brain Can Trick You Into Seeing Things That Aren’t There

The brain constantly predicts what’s happening around you, sometimes filling in gaps with incorrect information.

Tip: When you feel overwhelmed by fear or anxiety, remind yourself that your mind may be distorting reality. Pause, 🧘‍♀️ and refocus on truth.

“I release fear and embrace God’s perfect peace.”

4. The Brain Shrinks During Sleep

During deep sleep, 🧠 cells temporarily shrink to allow cerebrospinal fluid to wash away toxins.

Tip: Prioritize rest by creating a calming bedtime routine. Evening prayers, gratitude journaling, or soft worship music can calm your mind.

“I rest in God’s peace, and my mind is restored as I sleep.”

5. Your 🧠 Feels No Pain

While your brain processes pain signals, it lacks pain receptors itself. This reveals how powerful your thoughts can be in shaping your experience of discomfort.

Tip: During moments of stress or tension, focus on deep breathing and repeat calming affirmations to shift your mental focus.

“I release tension and invite God’s comfort into my body and mind.”

6. You Can “Rewire” Your 🧠 With Your 💭 thoughts

Thanks to Neuroplasticity, your brain can reshape itself with consistent new thoughts and habits…no matter your past.

Tip: When healing from trauma, practice speaking life-giving affirmations, visualizing positive outcomes, and trusting that God is restoring you.

“With God’s help, I am renewing my mind and embracing hope.”

7. Your 🧠 Starts Forgetting on Purpose

The brain naturally forgets irrelevant information to prevent overwhelm.

Tip: Let go of thoughts that no longer serve you. Instead of dwelling on past mistakes, focus on what God is teaching you in the present.

“I release the past and embrace God’s grace for my future.”

8. The 🧠 Can Predict the Future

Your brain constantly scans for patterns, preparing you for what’s next.

Tip: If you find yourself expecting negative outcomes, retrain your mind by visualizing success, abundance, and peace.

“I trust God’s perfect plan for my life.”

9. Your 🧠 Has a “Negativity Bias”

Your mind is wired to focus more on threats than positive experiences… a survival instinct that can fuel anxiety.

Tip: Intentionally focus on gratitude and positive affirmations throughout the day to override this bias.

“I choose joy, gratitude, and hope in all things.”

10. Your 🧠 Never Really Stops Changing

Even in adulthood, your brain continues forming new neural pathways…meaning it’s never too late to heal, grow, and thrive.

Tip: Embrace daily habits like prayer, meditation, and affirmations to reinforce new patterns of peace and purpose.

“I am constantly growing, healing, and becoming who God created me to be.”

💜 💜 💜 -In loving memory of my mom, Hope...the hummingbird that continues to inspire my journey.

Final Thoughts

Your brain is far more adaptable and powerful than you may realize. With consistent focus on positive thoughts, prayer, and mindfulness, you can support your mind’s natural ability to heal and thrive. Remember, your thoughts are not just fleeting ideas…they shape your reality. The Bible tells us… ‘For as he thinketh in his heart, so is he…” By trusting in God’s design and speaking life over your mind, you can unlock new levels of peace, confidence, and freedom.