Life got you feeling down? Feeling like you’re stuck in a rut in your relationship with God? Allow me to pass on a tip that my Pastor gave me that changed my outlook on my life.
When I was feeling pretty low about my job situation, my Pastor challenged me about the quality of my time spent with God. I realized that I spent more time complaining to God and asking Him why I was in such a miserable state than I spent praising Him and meditating on His promises for my life. My Pastor suggested that I dedicate my first and my best time to God, early in the morning. So now, I try to wake up earlier to do my reading and meditate on Him so that when obstacles come my way throughout the day, I am so filled with Christ’s Word, that when I open my mouth, Christ-like reactions pour out of me.
Remember when I was having that messy situation with my co-worker at work? Whenever someone reads my weblog or hears about that situation, they immediately ask me how in the world did I stay so calm and not go off like I used to do. It wasn’t anything I did. It was totally the word in me that kept me calm.
Increase your level of quality time with God and watch your day take on a new outlook. If you spend time focusing on where God has brought you from, instead of the mountain you now face, you will rejoice more and your light will shine brighter.
I also suggest a self-check. There’s nothing wrong with patting yourself on the back every now and then. Write down where you were just a few years ago. Note your attitude about life, the way you handled things and the struggles you were going through. Then think about what how differently you handle things now. If you have been faithful to hear and obey God’s word, I promise that you will find that you are a better person now than you have ever been.
Eat a cookie. You deserve it!