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Yesterday, I talked about Philippians 4: 5-6. To catch up on that post, click here.
Philippians 4: 8, "Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy- think about such things."
I like to call this verse directions on where to park my mind.
And that's exactly what Ashley has had to do with her dashed gymnastics dreams. Instead of wallowing in why did this happen, I've had to help her say:
This is my reality, now what am I going to do with it?
What can I learn from this?
What part of this is for my protection?
What other opportunities could God be providing?
What maturity could God be building into me?
Switching from the why to the what questions paves the road to parking our minds in a much better place.
Is it always easy? Nope.
But is it a way to find a perspective beyond situations where we feel God has allowed something in our lives we don't understand and we absolutely don't like? Yes.
Isaiah 55:8-9 reminds us, "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. 'As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts."
I pray this helps you today.
And if you have a prayer or two to spare for me today, I would so appreciate it.
I have my first E-Women conference this weekend and it's been a really tough week. I am having to live the message of not asking why but parking my mind in the what now.
Thank you sweet sisters! And if you live in Tulsa... I sure would love to meet you here this weekend.
In the meantime.... leave a comment today and you'll be registered to win a "Mom's Encouragement Pack!" "This includes the books 'Am I Messing Up My Kids?' and 'Becoming More Than a Good Bible Study Girl' and also a Starbucks gift card!
This week's post was taken from Chapters 12 & 13 of 'Becoming More Than a Good Bible Study Girl'.
If you would like to purchase your own Mom's Encouragement Pack click here and here for more info on these books!
To enter click on the word "comments" below and follow the prompts. If you post as anonymous be sure to leave your e-mail address so we can contact you if you win!
Yesterday, I talked about Philippians 4: 5-6. To catch up on that post, click here.
Philippians 4: 8, "Finally brothers, whatever is true, whatever is noble, whatever is right, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is admirable- if anything is excellent or praiseworthy- think about such things."
I like to call this verse directions on where to park my mind.
And that's exactly what Ashley has had to do with her dashed gymnastics dreams. Instead of wallowing in why did this happen, I've had to help her say:
This is my reality, now what am I going to do with it?
What can I learn from this?
What part of this is for my protection?
What other opportunities could God be providing?
What maturity could God be building into me?
Switching from the why to the what questions paves the road to parking our minds in a much better place.
Is it always easy? Nope.
But is it a way to find a perspective beyond situations where we feel God has allowed something in our lives we don't understand and we absolutely don't like? Yes.
Isaiah 55:8-9 reminds us, "For my thoughts are not your thoughts, neither are your ways my ways, declares the Lord. 'As the heavens are higher than the earth, so are my ways higher than your ways and my thoughts higher than your thoughts."
I pray this helps you today.
And if you have a prayer or two to spare for me today, I would so appreciate it.
I have my first E-Women conference this weekend and it's been a really tough week. I am having to live the message of not asking why but parking my mind in the what now.
Thank you sweet sisters! And if you live in Tulsa... I sure would love to meet you here this weekend.
In the meantime.... leave a comment today and you'll be registered to win a "Mom's Encouragement Pack!" "This includes the books 'Am I Messing Up My Kids?' and 'Becoming More Than a Good Bible Study Girl' and also a Starbucks gift card!
This week's post was taken from Chapters 12 & 13 of 'Becoming More Than a Good Bible Study Girl'.
If you would like to purchase your own Mom's Encouragement Pack click here and here for more info on these books!
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