Forward Thinking....Forward Moving

 What do you do when an "encounter" occurs in your life and your belief is shaken?   You are confident in the Lord.  You know He can do all things.  Now life has hit you!  You are affected and your reality is that you are face with hurt or a possible life changing situation. What. Do. You. Do?

Philippians 3: 13 &14 

The Messenger on February 6, 2019, spoke on "Persistence Brings Increase".  In order to move out the feeling of fear you have to remove your negative thoughts on your situation.  Information is good but don't let it define and rule over you.  This is the time you trust God.

- Daniel in the lion's den

- 3 Hebrew boys who refused to bow

- A widow who sought justice for her inheritance.

- Noah building the ark when there was no rain

These are some examples of people who push forward no matter what they were facing and was highly blessed.  Their situation was better than before.  "Well, I lost someone": God will open doors to even more possibilities and comfort you that turns your grief into a purposeful movement. 

Think about all the harmful thing He kept from us so we can get another moment and another day of feeling joy. God say count it all joy! Every situation will draw you to God; so, accept the bad/trials are going to happen.  Don't dwell on self-hurt, nothing will increase.  You still have breath, shake yourself and move forward. 

REAL TALK:   

            If your hurt is so hard to overcome, you will need to check your relationship with Jesus and your faith level.  Oh, you will hurt, and you will grieve but it's only supposed to be for a season.  If you linger your season, you will miss your increase and gain more trouble strongholds.    That is the Devil plan is to bind you so you can wallow in your path and do nothing.  In the meantime, life is passing you by with loved ones who you say you love.  

Here are 3 things to help to be persistent in God:  

1. Commitment:    1 Corinthians 2: 1-5

2. Determination   Acts 17:11

3. Faithfulness    Psalm 34:19 

Whatever comes against me I have to keep moving.  It is easy to quit, but it's something to be persistent.  Don't doubt yourself:  "I can't do that, Oh, I am not strong as you."  -  YES, YOU CAN!  I can do ALL thing through Christ who strengthens me.  If you believe this scripture and put it into action, then your increase is coming.

#Mindsetiseverything

#SingHallelujahinthemiddleofmystorm

Always with Love,

                    A.P.E.P.