Thought for the day 5th of September 2011

“Consider it pure joy, my brothers and sisters, whenever you face trials of many kinds, because you know that the testing of your faith produces perseverance. Let perseverance finish its work so that you may be mature and complete, not lacking anything“ James 1:2-4. 

Most of us try to avoid trials, problems and various life tests. None of us want difficulties. People just want easy lives. However, here, the Bible tells us that we should rejoice when we face troubles. Why? Trials make us stronger. Of course, we have to get out victories from those situations. Otherwise, we don’t gain anything from those. 

There is no other way to develop strong character, deep and effective beliefs and become a mature personality. Let us learn to look at all situations that come our way as opportunities for growth. This kind of optimistic approach towards negative things that come our way make it easier to handle the stuff and come out as winners. This winning attitude is probably the biggest inner tool for personal development that we have. The exterior circumstances are times when we can use the tool effectively. God bless you in your attempts to be a winner in everything you do. 

See also:

Suffering

Anger

Sadness

Thought for the day 12th of August 2011

^“5 For his anger lasts only a moment, but his favor lasts a lifetime; weeping may stay for the night, but rejoicing comes in the morning” Psalm 30:5. 

If you are sorrowful today, do not despair, God knows about it. He has also prepared a way out from your situation. Trials and difficulties naturally cause us to suffer and be sad, but you should not give in to your sadness. Even if you have given in, do not lose hope that better times are coming. Expect much better things in the morning. 

Start each day as if there has never been the situation that makes you sad. Allow God to comfort you. He always has a solution to any problem we might have. You must believe it. There will always be some bad days in your life, but it likewise should be a lot more better days in your live than bad ones. Why? Because God’s favor lasts for a lifetime! If you have sinned you can ask Him to forgive you. Do not stay under a sense of guilt for too long. Be assured that He has forgiven you and you can live without guilt. Go and rejoice!

See also:

Sadness

Anger