Sometimes, I feel so much peace in the middle of circumstances that are beyond my control. I look around me and see a loving husband, a wonderful daughter and friends who are there to support me. All of these wonderful things are still in the midst of all the horrible things this world can throw. I have learned from past troubling times that the blessings should always be the focus during difficult times. After all, the good always out weighs the bad. I think all the bad things should go to the bottom of our mental list of important things.
Yet, for some reason, when difficult situations arise, we put them at the top of our mental list - taking away from all the blessings that God has given us to give comfort during these times. Doing this effects every aspect of our life - from our decisions, how we treat others and our over all attitude about everything.
I have learned that this is a tool of deception thrown at us by our enemy to distract us from focusing on God and how good He is and how much He loves us. If we can ever master keeping our eyes focused on God and never losing sight of His goodness, His faithfulness and His love....maybe just then, the deceptions will take their rightful place on the priority list in our mind - at the bottom!
Yet, for some reason, when difficult situations arise, we put them at the top of our mental list - taking away from all the blessings that God has given us to give comfort during these times. Doing this effects every aspect of our life - from our decisions, how we treat others and our over all attitude about everything.
I have learned that this is a tool of deception thrown at us by our enemy to distract us from focusing on God and how good He is and how much He loves us. If we can ever master keeping our eyes focused on God and never losing sight of His goodness, His faithfulness and His love....maybe just then, the deceptions will take their rightful place on the priority list in our mind - at the bottom!