A group of friends were talking with one another when, after a short, lively exchange one of them made an observation. "Doesn't anyone know anything more positive that we could talk about?"
Sadly, all to often what we hear are mostly topics about sadness, sickness, death, destruction, greed, and hate in our world. Someone once said that bad news gets more attention than good news, and I tend to agree.
Habitual skepticism, or negativity can be a hard habit to break once it has ingrained itself into our hearts and minds. We feed on it from others, and they in turn feed on ours. It's probably why antagonism, adversity, hostility, and distrust are so rampant now.
The world is always looking for true happiness. Some may delve into alcohol, drugs, sex, money, and fame in search of it, only to find that these bottomless pits of self-gratification can never be filled (1 Timothy 6:9).
The Bible tells us, "Trust in the Lord with all your heart, and do not lean on your own understanding.," and to, "Be not wise in your own eyes;" We cannot climb out of the valley of negativity without help (1 Peter 4:12).
True joy, gladness, and peace of mind is available to any and all through Jesus Christ. "For our heart is glad in him, because we trust in his holy name." There are many who will say that they don't need Christ to be happy. I don't believe it..!
Our feeble human minds cannot even begin to fathom the gladness that overflows the eternal soul when we accept Christ into our lives. "Though you do not now see him, you believe in him and rejoice with joy that is inexpressible and filled with glory," (1 Peter 1:8).
There is no room for negativity in the heart of the faithful believer of Jesus Christ. The heart, soul, and mind rejoices continually. So, let the darkest negativity attack your life. No matter, He has promised you that, "no one will take your joy from you."
Scripture: Psalm 64:10; 1 Thessalonians 5:16; James 5:13; Psalm 118:24; John 15:11
Prayer: Be glad in the Lord, and rejoice, O righteous, and shout for joy, all you upright in heart! Amen. - Psalm 32:11 (ESV)
Stay blessed,
Kate
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