Updated March 14, 2024

“They that sow in tears shall reap in joy.” Psalm 126:5

To stand, we would need in God’s power to confront our fears, and we would need to have a correct view of the external as well as a correct view of ourselves.

We must never underestimate the power of words. Words help to inform our decision making. During stressful times, having the reassurance from God’s Word is key to stopping us from going down a slippery slope of despair. Anywhere along the slope that we may find ourselves, we need to be lifted up and out. So we can pray for God to give us the clarity we need.

When a lot of a person’s energy and time have been consumed fighting negativity and they end up not knowing what to do, the person may then find themselves in a stagnated and limbo state; and for some persons, their next step may be to do nothing positive.

But rising above what we feel and intentionally using our time in simple productive activities may be what we need to shift our focus and our feelings.

Though at times we may not see immediate results from our actions, that does not mean that the seeds will not grow. During the apparent barren times, it is the vision of what God has shown us in the past that we need to keep at the forefront of our minds. We can be joyful as we trust in God.

Like the farmer and the builder, let us keep the vision of the harvest and the finished building ever in our minds, while we are confronting feelings of doubt.

As we intentionally turn to God and His providence, over time, the things that bother us will lose their sharp focus, and God’s Word like the light will overtake and consume every negative thought and we will be at peace.

Question:

What steps (however small) can you take today that will move you in the direction God is leading you?

The focus of the next blog post is about ‘Responsibility’.

Be Blessed.