Casting Down Arguments

 I have many thoughts. 🤔

I have many things I want to do.  Wait, retract that.  There are many things I want to obtain to get to the place of comfortability (at least in my mind what I perceive as comfortable).  I wonder if I can get to that place because I am overly cautious or I let situations and perhaps people dictate my movements.  

I recently realized this about myself:  If anyone "has strong words" or questions my capabilities a switch turns on in me where I feel it is my job to educate that person who is coming at me and inform them of WHO.I.AM.   Who likes to be talked to in a negative way?  NOBODY.  It is a real trigger for me that I am still working on (keep me prayer).  

The Messenger in the sermon "Offenses:  Overcoming Offenses" spoke volumes when said, " offenses are the giants in your life that are here to prevent your destiny."  CLICK CLICK

I am allowing someone attitude to dictate my behaviors.  I know it's easier said than done to switch from Peter to Daniel mindset.  Peter acted in his flesh physically with his words and with the sword.  Daniel reacted by bending on his knees and completely trusting God know He is a Way Maker.  Now, Peter knows as well as you and me that God is a Way Maker but how many times do, we still just do us and say, "They don't know WHO.I.AM.?  NEWS FLASH- There is no benefit in someone knowing who you are if they can't see God in you.  You accomplish NOTHING.  

Romans 8:28

Let's get focused:  Our thoughts at the end of the day should be God Purpose.  PERIOD!

1.  You believe someone did you wrong/assume negative intent

• You will never know what a person is thinking if you don't ask.
• Not everyone that comes at you is upset with you; you were just the first person they encountered or the one they can unleash to (so don't take it personal).

2. You expected something that you were never promised. 

• Again, if someone didn't say and even if they said it but their actions are not lining up to what they said then why are you disappointed. 

3.  Stop looking at your hurt and judging everything on your pain.

• This is a BIG one for me because I am cautious.  I react because of the trauma that has happened in my life.  
• The mistreatment: we have to get beyond it and focus on God's LOVE.  We can't grow if we have unforgiveness in our hearts.  

4.  Being Jealous or Envious because you are without.... this is a No No

• Don't look at what someone has because your blessings will not look like someone else, and it will not come the same way as some else.
• This way of thinking and feelings leads to a negative behavior.  You have gifts that are only special for you...discover them and be proud of them.  Watch what God does for you!

2 Corinthians 10: 4-6

 

As I stated before, I have many thoughts but the only thoughts that matter are the ones that lead to God's perfect Will.

Always with Love, 

                    A.P.E.P.