Negative Seeds

 “Above everything else, guard your mind.

Everything you do comes from it.”

Proverbs 4:23

We all have voices that are trying to keep us from our destiny. Sometimes it’s people telling us what we can’t become. “You aren’t qualified.” It may be experts telling us, “You’re never going to get well.” You hear about the economy, inflation, viruses, division. This can bring fear and worry. “What’s going to happen?” Words are like seeds. If you dwell on them long enough, they’ll take root and become a reality. The good news is that you get to choose what gets planted in your soil. Don’t let just any seed get in there. If it is discouraging, brings fear, or pushes you down, don’t give it the time of day. Don’t give the doubt from other people or your own negative thoughts permission to become a reality. You have to tune out all the negative, limiting words—“can’t do it,” “not able,” “never going to happen.” You don’t have to receive it. If you don’t dwell on it, those words will die stillborn and have no effect on you. Keep your mind filled with positive, hopeful, faith-filled thoughts. ~ Joel Osteen

Just Smile

“In him our hearts rejoice, for we trust

in his holy name.”

Psalm 33:21

“Rejoicing in the Lord and His goodness naturally leads to smiling, reflecting the inner peace and joy that come free from trusting in Him.”     ~Biblerespository.com

Smile - Song by Eric Clapton

Smile, though your heart is aching.

Smile, even though it's breaking.

Though there are clouds in the sky, You'll get by

If you smile through your fears and sorrows.

Smile and maybe tomorrow.

You'll see the sun come shining through.

If you just light up your face with gladness, Hide every trace of sadness.

Although a tear may be ever, ever so near.

That's the time you must keep on trying.

Smile, what's the use of crying?

You'll find life is still worthwhile

If you'll just smile, come on and smile.

 

10,000 Reasons

 “Praise the Lord, my soul; all my inmost being,

praise his holy name … and forget

not all his benefits.”

Palms 103:1-2

“David’s praise focused on the good things God was doing for him.  It is easy to complain about life, but David’s list gives us plenty for which to praise God - he forgives our sins, heals our diseases, redeems us from death, crowns us with love and compassion, satisfies our desires, and gives us righteousness and justice.  We receive all these without deserving any of them.  No matter how difficult your life’s journey, you can always count your blessings - past, present and future.”

~ Life Application Study Bible

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Everyday Miracles

 “Now to him who is able to do immeasurably 

more than all we ask or imagine.

Exodus 3:20

Everyday miracles

If you will take a moment to pause in your busy day, you will see everyday miracles all around you. You see it in the vibrant colors of nature, and in the gentle breeze blowing your hair even though you can’t see it.  There are everyday miracles that hold your feet to the ground and provide oxygen for your lungs. The intricate ordering of clouds in the sky or the brilliant palette of a sunrise reflect the majesty of our God and put everyday miracles front and center before us.

Ask for miracles, look for miracles, and believe in miracles when they occur. God is always at work in your life and the lives of others. Without miracles, our world would cease to exist. When you can’t explain the extraordinary, know it was a miracle from God. He has promised to provide for our needs. Sometimes He’ll work a miracle to accomplish His promise. You just need to learn to see it.

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God’s Plans for Us in the New Year

 “For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the

Lord,” plans to prosper you and not to

 harm you, plans to give you hope and a future.”

Jeremiah 29:11

“We’re all encouraged by a leader who stirs us to move ahead, someone who believes we can do the task he has given and who will be with us all the way.  He knows the future, and his plans for us are good and full of hope.  As long as God, who knows the future, provides our agenda and goes with us as we fulfill his mission, we can have boundless hope.  This does not mean that we will be spared pain, suffering or hardships, but that God will see us through to a glorious conclusion.”

~ Life Application Study Bible

“ A new beginning with God at the center.”