Been one of those days? Or maybe one of those years? Here’s how to turn it around…
Have you ever noticed that being upset about your problems never changes them? A bad attitude is like a flat tire. If you don’t change it, you won’t go anywhere.
Life does get difficult at times but we can learn how to navigate those times successfully without losing our peace and joy. The thoughts we allow into our minds, and the attitude we choose to have, are the determining factors.
I suggest that if your circumstances don’t make you happy, at least let your thoughts do it for you. When I am in the midst of difficulty, I often turn to Romans 8:35-39, and I remind myself that no matter how difficult life is, God loves me. He also promises to never allow more to come on me than I can bear as I look to Him for help. (I Corinthians 10:13)
During tough times, it’s easy to think, I can’t do this; it is just too much; it is too hard. Watch for that type of thinking and when you recognize it, remember that it is a lie. Then replace it with a God-inspired thought like, I can do what I need to do because God is with me. This winter season in my life will be over and spring will come.
Have you ever noticed that being upset about your problems never changes them? A bad attitude is like a flat tire. If you don’t change it, you won’t go anywhere.
Life does get difficult at times but we can learn how to navigate those times successfully without losing our peace and joy. The thoughts we allow into our minds, and the attitude we choose to have, are the determining factors.
It’s very helpful during difficult times to remember they won’t last forever.It’s very helpful during difficult times to remember they won’t last forever. Psalm 30:5 says, Weeping may endure for a night, but joy comes in the morning. A favorite saying in our family is “This too shall pass.” It is more difficult to think and speak positively during the “winters” of our life, but it is helpful to remember that spring always follows winter.
I suggest that if your circumstances don’t make you happy, at least let your thoughts do it for you. When I am in the midst of difficulty, I often turn to Romans 8:35-39, and I remind myself that no matter how difficult life is, God loves me. He also promises to never allow more to come on me than I can bear as I look to Him for help. (I Corinthians 10:13)
During tough times, it’s easy to think, I can’t do this; it is just too much; it is too hard. Watch for that type of thinking and when you recognize it, remember that it is a lie. Then replace it with a God-inspired thought like, I can do what I need to do because God is with me. This winter season in my life will be over and spring will come.
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