The opening quote reminded me of an epiphany I had a couple of months ago during my morning devotion time.
On this particular morning, the devotion was focused on the importance of giving thanks in all situations. I remember reading the devotion and thinking how messed up it sounded. After all, how could I give thanks for all the BS that had taken place in my life over the past few months?
Then I read the scripture that was tied to the devotion, “Give thanks in all circumstances; for this is the will of God in Christ Jesus for you.” (1 Thessalonians 5:18). Then I thought, “What do I have to lose? If God says I need to give thanks in ALL circumstances and I profess to be a follower of Christ then I need to give thanks.” I was tired of being down and out.
At that moment, I decided to change my thinking. It wasn’t easy, in fact during the first few days of thanking Him for ALL the good, bad, and ugly that was going on in my life I found myself asking Him for the willingness to see good in ALL things.
The devil loves for us to focus on the problems in our lives…God loves just the opposite.
Proverbs 4:23 says, “Above all else guard your heart for it affects everything you do.”
Our thoughts affect our heart and our heart affects our spirit.
Think negative and poison your spirit with negativity.
Think positive and elevate your spirit with positivity.
What challenges are you facing today? Do your heart a favor and thank God for them.
Genesis 50:20, “God turned into good what you meant for evil.”
P.E.A.C.E.
Jay@EagleLaunch.com
