We are all guilty when we go through a trial, we start thinking more about the challenge than what God can do for us. The more we think about it, the more we become discouraged, anxiety sets in and maybe even anger. We have stopped praying about it but have not stopped thinking or talking about it. We see our situation as an obstacle instead of an opportunity. We forget we have been praying to a God that is sovereign and sufficient.
It's time to shift our focus.
Philippians 4:8, "Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things."
Stop focusing on the negative and shift your focus on things that are positive, true, pure, and lovely.
Let your anxiety and discouragement turn to joy and peace.
Love in Christ,
Tera
As is very common, your gift of wisdom today is exactly what I needed to hear. So glad you're back. Loving the blog and love you sweet, dear friend.
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