Words to Inspire the Heart After Facing a Bad Week | Fri., May 13, 2022

BIBLE VERSE FOR THE DAY
"Finally, brethren, whatsoever things are true, whatsoever things are honest, whatsoever things are just, whatsoever things are pure, whatsoever things are lovely, whatsoever things are of good report; if there be any virtue, and if there be any praise, think on these things. 9) Those things, which ye have both learned, and received, and heard, and seen in me, do: and the God of peace shall be with you."

​Hello everyone…and a very happy and blessed Friday to you all! What a great day the Lord hath made! You know…sometimes we can find it difficult to see a new day in a good way, due to what we may be experiencing at the time; but I have come to see that when we choose to look beyond these stormy moments that surround us; then that is when we come to also see that God has been with us all along…working to brighten up our darkest moment…so let this be hope to your heart today!
As I'm sitting here this morning…looking back over my week, I see days that were filled with pain and a lot of work that brought about some very trying moments in my life. As I was reflecting on this, while talking with God this morning, I began to see even more…that I could either sit here and mark this week off as a bad week, by continually focusing on every detail…of every little thing that went wrong, or I could focus more on where I am right now. Like I've said before…life definitely isn't easy, especially in these end times; but how we view each day, will either keep hope alive within us or it will take us deeper into other moments of despair.
You know…I remember moments in the past, when I not only focused on everything that went wrong; but it was as though I had begun to make a list in my head of everything that had brought me to where I was at the time. For each thing I thought deeply on…my life only continued to become more miserable. I tell you this today, because words such as these can spare you from the needless suffering that I once went through.
Anyways, as I continued to look back on my week, I could also see where a healing had taken place in my life; because instead of thinking so deeply on every awful detail of the week; I was now focusing on how God had brought me through the week. I think that sometimes, we can find ourselves caught in another one of Satan's traps…one that longs to keep the affliction alive…and how does he do that; by getting us to focus deeply on everything that's going wrong at the time.
One thing I can truly say to you today…is that the times when I experience peace the most, is when I start focusing on where God has brought me, rather than where Satan was attempting to take me. Just stop and think on this for a moment. What happens when we allow our minds and hearts to become twisted up in every detail of what has gone wrong? I don't know about you; but the knots only seem to grow tighter, until I can barely stand what is taking place in my life at that moment, which can bring about an overwhelming feeling of anxiety.
You know…throughout most of my youth, I lived in a house that displayed anger. Little did I know that the anger I lived with would follow me into my adult life. Before I really came to see what was taking place…anger became my way of coping with each problem I faced.
One day, God began to show me that I was now walking in the footsteps of the one who taught me that anger was the only way to cope with a problem. As my eyes became open to this, I began to work with God…and now I am free of the anger that had controlled my life for so long. I guess that what I'm trying to convey to you today; is that handling a problem with the wrong frame of mind is only going to lead us into needless moments of suffering…just as the anger did for me.
You know…I have truly come to see that peace can be found in the midst of a storm; for it's the eye of the storm that can draw us into a calm…one that can restore our thoughts and allow us to connect more deeply with God, rather than the problems that are surrounding us. So, are you ready to let go of each difficult moment from the week and start anew, by focusing on where you are right now?  One thing I know for sure…this is the only way that can lead us to a God who can restore our souls, with his perfect and loving peace.
I have to tell you…our visits this week have truly blessed my heart! I sure hope that these words of encouragement will help you along life's way…and I truly hope and pray that your weekend will be a very special one! Take good care and know that you're in my daily thoughts and prayers! Come back Monday…and I'll be here…looking forward to another great visit with you! God bless you so much!
It's Always & Only Because of Him…
Diane
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