“Focus On The Positive”

Isaiah 26:3

Positive is defined as beneficial; definite; certain; confident; helpful; factual.

Our peace is linked directly to what we think. In Matthew 24:12, Jesus said this: “And because iniquity shall abound, the love of many shall wax cold.” He said this would be a characteristic of the end times. Jesus was saying that the negative things going on around us, not necessarily in us, would cause the love of many to grow cold. If we take our eyes off Jesus and focus on the evil of this world and our circumstances, then, little by little, the layers of negativity harden around our hearts, and the love for God and others waxes cold. To stay positive in a negative world we must be strong and of good courage and not to be afraid or dismayed. God flows through us. If we become discouraged, we stop the flow of God’s power. God is able to do exceeding abundantly above all that we ask or think, according to the power that worketh in us. And David was greatly distressed; for the people spake of stoning him, because the soul of all the people was grieved, every man for his sons and for his daughters: but David encouraged himself in the Lord his God.

I come by this morning to let you know we all must focus on the positive and allow God to lead us regardless of our circumstances. We must stand on the word of God and His promises until we’re encouraged and it works. Don’t quit! Be blessed and I love you!!! JE