Wow! I’m a big believer in the power of positive thinking and positive speaking. The other day Tawana was relating how, in the course of the day, almost every conversation that she had with other people was them informing her of how messed up their day was and how they were either stressed out, maxed out, under-appreciated or just plain sick. Now I certainly realize that these are crazy times and we all have struggles that we will face and those feelings of frustration and despair or whatever you wanna call them are going to come our way, of course, but my deal is that we need to confront these feelings and learn to power through them with positive statements and positive thoughts. I have learned that I need that safe place to “vent” my frustration but then to leave it there and remind myself of what the Word of God says... “You, dear children, are from God and have overcome them, because the one who is in you is greater than the one who is in the world.” 1 John 4:4 To remind myself that it’s not my strength that will carry me through (thank God!) but the strength of a God who never leaves me alone. I remind myself that God knows exactly what’s going on and that He is bigger than my storm.... I am MORE than an overcomer through Christ who gives me strength!
Oh yeah.... And then Tawana reminds me that it is she who reminds me of what I need to be reminded of! (lol) Thank God for women who tell us the truth! Positively!!!!!!!
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Thank you pastor for those words of encouragement. What you wrote here just continues what you sermon said last night. We Christians have to realize that we have already won by having Christ in us. That doesn't mean that we don't have rough times and forget, but it is wise men like you that remind us who is in charge. Thanks for speaking the words God gave you, because he knew that I for one needed them badly.
It IS important to speak positive things about your situation versus voicing negativity or self-pity, which could bring others down around you. God will make a way when it seems impossible. It's difficult to remember at times, but it's true.
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