Monday, July 22, 2013

in all things.

So here I am.

First, let me explain something about myself. I have historically been a whiner. Yep, that's right, I tend to complain about things....a lot. Over the last few years I have been in a season of being refined by God; being changed, remolded and humbled. Part of what I have learned through this process is that my negative attitude is my CHOICE and I can simply choose to change it. I may not be able to change my circumstances or things that have or are happening, but I can always control how I respond. The reaction is always in my hands. Now this has been a hard lesson to learn (and BOY am I still learning it) but it has changed me. It has helped me see that on my horrible, no good, very bad days...I can turn them around!
"The Lord is my strength and shield. I trust him with all my heart. He helps me, and my heart is filled with joy.I burst out in songs of thanksgiving."  Psalm 28:7 NLT ---------   "We demolish arguments and every pretension that sets itself up against the knowledge of God, and we take captive every thought to make it obedient to Christ." 2 Corinthians 10:5
This is not always easy. In fact, it takes being very intentional in my thought process,  my reactions, and my words. It takes trusting GOD over myself, over MY capabilities to make something better. It takes trusting that God is GOOD, regardless of what circumstance I find myself in.
 "Be joyful always; pray continually; give thanks in all circumstances, for this is God’s will for you in Christ Jesus." 1 Thessalonians 5:16-18 -------------  "And we know that in all things God works for the good of those who love him, who have been called according to his purpose." Romans 8:28 -----"Search me, God, and know my heart; test me and know my anxious thoughts. See if there is any offensive way in me, and lead me in the way everlasting." Psalm 139:23-24 NIV
By changing my attitude or perspective I am choosing JOY over sadness, PEACE over anxiety, and HOPE over despair. So, this blog is going to serve as challenge to myself to find the good. Sometimes it will be in something I read, a song I heard, something awesome my kids said, a new recipe or coupon deal, a scripture, a quote, or a simple bit of my day that brought a smile. I'm hoping this will keep me focused on being THANKFUL, on keeping my mind and heart focused on TRUTH and things that are GOOD!

Secondly, I learn better and remember longer if I write things down. It's like writing it down presses it into my memory a little deeper. So, this blog will serve as a way to help me remember the GOOD in my day or week. When the negative thoughts come creeping in I will come here and be reminded to choose to see the good.
 
"...whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right,
whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable—
if anything is excellent or praiseworthy—
think about such things.
Whatever you have learned or received or heard from me,
or seen in me—put it into practice.
And the God of peace will be with you."
Philippians 4:8-10 NIV
 
 

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