Appointments. Busy. Calls to make. People to see. Mouths to feed. Broken things to fix. Bad things happening all around the world. It’s maddening. It’s saddening. And it’s almost more than a mere human being can bear. So, what would it mean to you to know there are 8 things you can focus on to keep the God of peace with you? Well, I’ll share those with you today.
Your joy and your life depend on where your focus is. If you’re looking down and/or only at yourself, you’re heading for a crash. You were designed…yes designed…by the living, loving God to live and love. That makes sense. Right? So, it only stands to reason that maybe He knows what keeps you functioning at optimum levels. Okay, here are 8 things He says you can focus on so that
“the God of peace will be with you“…
- True things: No matter how many people might prefer to think otherwise, there truly are some things that are just plain true. Like…the sun “rises” in the East and “sets” in the West. Our atmosphere is full of oxygen which our lungs so vitally need. Water is essential to life. And thoughts are without form and substance. (but they do exist as we exist)
- Noble things: Picture an old gentleman whose wife passed away, but instead of locking himself inside an empty house, he goes to others in similar circumstances and spends time listening to their problems.
- Fair things: Remember times when the “good guys” win. Look for opportunities to help the “good guys” win. Don’t forget that justice is inevitable…even if it comes much later than you’d like.
- Pure things: Imagine a little, newborn baby just home from the hospital sleeping soundly in that brand new crib. Or the couple who “saved themselves for marriage” standing at the altar. Or pure crisp air blowing through cloudless and deep blue skies.
- Lovely things: A summer bouquet of fresh-cut flowers in a cobalt, blue vase. The sunlight sparkling in the verdant green of your lover’s eyes. An old couple who still hold hands as they stroll through the neighborhood.
- Good news: Your son is coming home from his tour of duty overseas. Your best friend’s wife has overcome a battle with a disease. That organization you support just received a donation that will propel them to victory.
- Virtue: Concentrate on being the husband, wife, mother, father, son, or daughter your loved ones need. Own up to shortcomings. Love your neighbor as yourself. Do unto others as you’d prefer to have done to you.
- Praiseworthy things: Don’t forget to compliment the little kid who painted a picture or picked some flowers just to show his love. Give a bear hug to the young singer who just gave her all but placed last in her vocal competition. See if you can visualize and remember a politician who actually kept his or her campaign promises…the ones where lives are at stake.
Well, there you have 8 simple things.
you can focus on instead of the trials and tribulations of your everyday life. And when you do, you have a promise that “the God of peace WILL be with you”.
What do you say…wouldn’t you prefer to travel through this life with Him as your companion?
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