Life is hard sometimes…

Life is hard sometimes…

Surprised I came right out and said it, well there it is. Even God himself in his infinite wisdom warned us of this very fact in his scripture; “I have told you these things, so that in me you may have peace. In this world you will have trouble. But take heart! I have overcome the world.” (John 16:33) But did we listen….

Now you are probably asking yourself “why is Anita sharing all this good news”; because we need to know. We also need to know there is something we can do about it!

·         Stop blaming God, he is NOT the one who brought sin into the world.

o   Thank God because he is there for you and can make a way through.

·         Attitude! Constant whining, grumbling and complaining isn't going to fix anything, encourage you or make you a joy to be around.

o   Find something to be thankful for and say it. A loved one, a pet, a beautiful day out. Encourage yourself and keep a positive mindset.

·         Watch your mouth. How can you ever get through and have victory from hard times when the only things coming out of your mouth are; I can’t, it won’t, I've given up, etc.

o   When you want to oops with your mouth, pause and turn the words around; I can, it will, I will never give up, etc.

·         Quit holding onto unforgiveness. You can’t see your way to a hope and a future if you are always looking to the past. Unforgiveness will eat you alive.

o   Forgive. After we beat, whipped, tore his beard out, and drove a crown of thorns in his head, we drove large nails through Jesus hands and feet and hung him on a cross. What did Jesus do….he said Father forgive them. Jesus had peace.

Life is beautiful! 

Don’t let hard times break you, make them your stomping ground to victory!

For I know the plans I have for you,” declares the Lord, “plans to prosper you and not to harm you, plans to give you hope and a future. Jeremiah 29:11