October 3 Devotional

Posted on October 3, 2013 by drscott

Dear Friends,

We’ve all been there.  When nothing, and I mean NOTHING, seems to be going “right”.  And it doesn’t matter what we try and do, it’s gonna go wrong!  So, as humans, we complain, blame and allow negativity to permeate our lives.  When you feel yourself headed down this path, stop, do a reversal and thank God for them!  Crazy, I know.  But just one single positive act like thanking God in the midst of trials immediately sets you on the right path of faith, hope and trust in our sovereign Lord.  Hard to do when you’re in the thick of things, but once you’ve tried it a few times, you’ll see that this is the way to live in peace and harmony, regardless of our circumstances.  Love you all!  Scott
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When Many Things Seem

 

to be going wrong, trust Me.  When your life feels increasingly out of control, thank Me, These are supernatural responses, and they can lift you above your circumstances.  If you do what comes naturally in the face of difficulties, you may fall prey to negativism.  Even a few complaints can set you on a path that is a downward spiral, by darkening your perspective and mind-set.  With this attitude controlling you, complaints flow more and more readily from your mouth.  Each one moves you steadily down the slippery spiral.  The lower you go, the faster you slide; but it is still possible to apply brakes.  Cry out to Me in My Name!  Affirm your trust in Me, regardless of how you feel.  Thank Me for everything, though this seems unnatural-even irrational.  Gradually you will begin to ascend, recovering your lost ground.

When you are back on ground level, you can face your circumstances from a humble perspective.  If you choose supernatural responses this time-trusting and thanking Me-you will experience My unfathomable Peace.

Psalm 13:5 5 But I trust in your unfailing love; my heart rejoices in your salvation.

Ephesians 5:20 20 always giving thanks to God the Father for everything, in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Daily Devotional from “Jesus Calling” by Sarah Young

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