There is so much going on in the world that keeps us upset. The Devil certainly knows how to push our buttons. I catch myself starting to worry about things even though I know it doesn’t do me any good. Worry is a total waste of my time. The definition of worry includes giving way to anxiety and allowing one’s mind to dwell on difficulty and troubles. When we worry we are giving in to fear. I pray that you will focus on peace instead of worry!
The Bible says, “Be anxious for nothing, but in everything by prayer and supplication, with thanksgiving, let your requests be made known to God; and the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and minds through Christ Jesus.” Philippians 4:6-7
Wow, I love this Scripture because when we focus on prayer, supplication, and thanksgiving we will receive the peace of God. If God tells us not to worry, that means we can do something about our worry. We can decide to focus on something other than our worries. Such as focusing on peace.
As we near Christmas, I think God wants us to focus more on the peace that only He can give. The angels proclaimed, “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests” Luke 2:14.
Let this year be more about a focus on peace instead of worry. I am learning to take one day at a time. Please come back to check out my blog at kamzinsser.com.
I have often read that happiness is a state of mind. We can actually choose to be happy even in the midst of a storm. Even though, the struggle for a thankful heart is real. However, I find when I choose to focus on the things that I have, my attitude begins to change. I challenge you to choose to be grateful.
“For every creature of God is good, and nothing to be refused, if it be received with thanksgiving:” 1 Timothy 4:4.
Focus on the positive…
When we have a grateful heart, we become stronger. Gratefulness is good for the soul and for our health. Have you ever found yourself singing songs of praise throughout your day?
I challenge you…
I challenge you this week to take some time to think about things that you are thankful for. Find creative ways to be grateful.
Happy Thanksgiving to all of my friends! Thank you for stopping by and checking out my blog at kamzinsser.com.
One of my favorite movies from the 80s was “The Karate Kid.” In this movie, Daniel was being bullied and wanted to learn the art of karate. Daniel befriends Mr. Miyagi who is a martial arts master. Daniel asked Mr. Miyagi to help him but in the beginning, Daniel was assigned to do work around Mr. Miyagi’s house such as waxing his car, sanding the floor, and painting the fence. Yet, Daniel didn’t realize that all of that work was training him for victory. God gives us what we need to have the victory. Don’t forget to put on the armor of God!
If you want the victory…
God uses the mundane things in life to train us for victory! Never say what you are doing in your life is unimportant. I used to think that because I was a stay at home mom, I wasn’t important. I didn’t have a purpose. If you are a stay at home mom, you are training up your children to become mighty warriors for God. No matter where you and what you do, you have a purpose and you are the light! So don’t forget to put on the full armor of God!
Friends, we are in a war! A war not with a person but “but against the rulers, against the powers, against the world forces of this [present] darkness, against the spiritual forces of wickedness in the heavenly (supernatural) places” (Ephesians 6:12). We must never forget to put on the armor of God!
So don’t forget to put on the full armor of God even if you are at home. The Bible says, “So stand firm and hold your ground, having tightened the wide band of truth around your waist and having put on the breastplate of righteousness, strapped on your feet the gospel of peace in preparation. Above all, lift up the shield of faith with which you can extinguish all the flaming arrows of the evil one. And take the helmet of salvation, and the sword of the Spirit, which is the word of God.” Ephesians 6: 14-17
I want to end this blog with a reminder to pray! So don’t forget to put on the full armor of God and then PRAY!
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