TODAY'S SCRIPTURE:
Give thanks in all circumstances;
for this is God's will for you in Christ Jesus.
1 Thessalonians 5:18, NIV.
1 Thessalonians 5:18, NIV.
TODAY'S WORD:
Have you ever said to
yourself, “I’d be happy if…”? Maybe you’re thinking, “I’d be happy if my spouse
treated me better.” “I’d be happy if my boss moved to another planet.” “I’d be
happy if I didn't have to sit in traffic every day.” If you are
thinking those thoughts, then you are allowing what you can’t control to sour
your life. You have to change your approach.
At the first part of the
day, before you get out of bed, make the decision that no matter what comes
your way, you are not going to get upset. No matter what somebody says, you’re
not going to be offended. No matter what interruption or delay, you’re not
going to be sour. The key is to decide ahead of time. Then when life happens,
when traffic is worse than normal, when your children forget their homework at
school, or when your plans don’t work out, it’s no big deal. You've already
decided that “this is the day the Lord has made.
Friend, don’t wait until
you’re in the heat of the battle. Make up your mind to rejoice no matter what
happens. Decide ahead of time to give Him praise in all things so you can move
forward in the joy and peace that He has prepared for you!
PRAYER FOR TODAY:
Father, today I choose
to rejoice in You. In all things, at all times, in every circumstance I will
praise You. I release what I cannot control. I submit myself to You and thank
You for the victory in every area of my life in Jesus’ name. Amen.
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