There are situations in my life that I have allowed to me off course. Sometimes troubles tend to surmount like gushing geysers, and before you realize what has happened, you’ve been swept off your feet and engulfed by the undercurrents of life. Ever had any of those?The enemy has a way of hyping things up to make them appear more than they really are, but during conflict and hardship, you must remember one thing - STAY FOCUSED! For one moment of a negative thought can swiftly slip you into the plains of despondency. Forgetting about God, faith, and His Word in times like these is NEVER an option.
How do we do this in a practical way, in every day life, walking and talking? There’s a neat little scripture that reads, “Overcome evil with good.” I like to think of it as “replacement theorem.” If a person is so busy focusing on the good, and trying to do good, and to be of good cheer, when do they have to for the evil? Overcome bad thoughts with intently focusing on good thoughts. Overcome bad behavior by doing something good and productive and fruitful. If you are busy being good, the pity parties go away, and and so does the meddling, discord, and disconnects in life; then peace, happiness, and goodness can begin to flow.
Changing your focus is like changing directions when driving. If that road doesn't work, change course. Quit the stinking thinking! Think on whatever is lovely, holy, good, positive, productive … with choice, by practice, on purpose with intent. If a person is busy counting their blessings, they surely not busy counting their miseries and discouraging troubles, right? Spring is a good time for new growth and change in direction and old habits.
We are like actors; we will play either the part of the victim or the victor. Which one are you? When the enemy reminds you of what you are lacking, remind yourself of what you do have. When you are through counting, you will realize how blessed you truly are, and often immeasurably blessed.
Psalms 77:11, 12 says “I will remember the works of the Lord: surely I will remember thy wonders of old, I will meditate also of all thy work, and talk of thy doings.” Allow the wind of the Holy Spirit and the love of God to raise you above your circumstances.
Tilt your hearts toward the SON!
Narda Goodson
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