…if you know of anyone who is feeling discouraged with any ‘technical difficulties’, encourage them with these words of wisdom–few, but I believe he/she/they will get the point…. “Whatever obstacles your facing now, remember it is you, and only you, who has the power to change the circumstances surrounding you. If you don’t like where you’re at right now, change your focus! Start by having more of an optimistic attitude about life. Instead of saying: ‘things will only get worse’, begin by telling yourself: ‘things can’t get any worse’. Then take a moment to reflect on life without the turmoil. Wouldn’t you rather see life as pleasing, rather than in chaos? Then what are you going to do about it? Be BOLD! Take a step! Start with small steps, and do not look back. Pretty soon you will become so distant from the circumstances which once surrounded you, things will only begin to seem more pleasing to you; your new focus on life will begin taking you into the future you have always wanted to have. You will also begin to notice less stress though out your day because you are doing something you want to do, rather than something you have to do.”
Life can be rather chaotic at times. But remember this, “Your attitude determines your altitude, and an attitude of gratitude will enable you to become the over-comer you are destined to be! Be grateful for the bad and find the purpose for these situations; this attitude will will enable you to elevate above the circumstances which appear to weigh heavily on you. The one on top is in control of the situation, not allowing the situation to control them. Finally, the individual who always feels left out is the same individual who always gives up.
Of course this message isn’t without biblical proportion. On the contrary, this message is very biblical. In fact, I obtained almost all of the principles I spoke of from biblical text (the rest from personal experience; otherwise known as the hard way–ha-ha). Just read a few of the passages from the bible listed below, and see for yourself. And most important: “You can’t begin to take any of these steps without first positioning yourself on a sure foundation–which is Christ Jesus the Lord! He is the Rock (1Cor.10:4) on which I stand. Is He the one on which you rely? Think about that as you read the passages below.
ATTITUDE
Roman’s 8:6,37; Philippians 2:1-6; Ephesians 4:17-23;
GRATITUDE
Colossians 2:6-7
ELEVATE
Psalm 40:2; Romans 8:18-21; 1 Corinthians 10:13
ISOLATION
1 Corinthians 12:14-16; Isaiah 59:2
