Finally, brothers & sisters, whatever is true, whatever is worthy of respect, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if something is excellent or praiseworthy, think about these things. & what you learned & received & heard & saw in me, do these things. And the God of peace will be with you. Phil 4:8 - 9 (NET)
Think on the POSITIVE not the NEGATIVES ...Don't be a Hater
This may be my favorite scripture verse(s). Too many times we are guilty of seeing the worse in people and situations. Paul reminds us that we will find what we look for and our reality is shaped by our attitudes in challenges. I know it is easier said than done (BELIEVE me I know), but that should be our goal.
By focusing our thoughts and energies on the positives, we can change our situations to a more palatable one. If not the actual circumstance, at least we can muster the energy to get through. Winston Churchill once said, “ If you are going through Hell – Keep going.” Another good suggestion. The only thing that endures time without changing is the our LORD. Everything else will come and go. We will see rain so that we may enjoy the sunshine. Do not be like the “hater” that complains about the rain and then complains that the sun is too hot. There can always be a negative spin on things. That is the easy thing to see. The challenge sometimes is finding the positive in a difficult time.
And the God of Peace will be with you …. That is promise worth holding on to !!!!
May God Bless You and Yours
Gene
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